Keurig smart coffee maker uses 1TB of data in 10 days

A routine audit of a home Wi-Fi network revealed that a smart Keurig coffee maker consumed 1,008 GB of data in just 10 days. The unusual spike in traffic has raised questions regarding the security and necessity of internet-connected household appliances.

While some observers suggested the device might be part of a botnet due to a lack of proper security protections, others noted that the traffic may not have left the local network, indicating a potential software glitch rather than an external security breach. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the risks of 'smart' devices and the extent of data collection in modern homes.