Fitbit’s Aria internet-connected scale can be hacked

These days more and more items around our homes are connected to the internet. In theory, this sounds like a great idea, and it can be — providing it is implemented correctly, meaning in a secure way. In practice, however, that isn’t always the case. We’ve seen endless stories of what can go wrong, even Barbie dolls turned bad.

Scales are probably one of the last things you’d expect to be connected. Actually, though, that innovation came several years ago with a scale that tweeted your weight — a great way of shaming you into continuing that diet and exercise program.