Vent: That viral 'secure' sous vide app from ChefTech just leaked a ton of user emails.

Sarah Martin · 2026-02-20T18:00:04.879726+00:00

Check your linked accounts if you used it, and maybe stick to the manual controls on the device itself for now.

Is this why my smart thermostat keeps acting up?

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Leaks like the ChefTech one are definitely concerning, but blaming all connected devices might miss the bigger picture. @singh.paul, your thermostat issues could be unrelated software glitches rather than a security breach. Many apps have robust security measures, and incidents like this often get more attention than the millions of uneventful daily uses. Isolating one failure doesn't mean the entire ecosystem is flawed. We should scrutinize companies for better data protection instead of abandoning convenience entirely. What specific steps are you taking to secure your smart home setup?

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christopher_burns78mo ago

Remember when that fitness app leaked user locations? Same deal with ChefTech, just with emails. It's a pattern with these connected devices rushing to market. I heard on a podcast that many IoT devices have default passwords that never get changed. Makes you wonder what else is vulnerable in our homes, lmao.

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