Your Android phone sitting on the table? It might be working for someone else right now.

Smart home devices are getting hijacked at an alarming rate. We're not talking about a few isolated cases—this thing has blown up over the past twelve months. According to GreyNoise's latest findings, these gadgets you trust are being weaponized. They're becoming "exit points for other people's traffic," essentially turning your tech into someone else's tool.

Think about it. That Android device, your smart speaker, maybe even your security camera—they could all be part of a massive botnet without you having the slightest clue. The attackers are getting smarter. They're not just breaking in anymore; they're setting up shop and using your bandwidth, your device's processing power, and your network connection to launch attacks elsewhere.

What makes this particularly nasty is how invisible it is. Your phone doesn't suddenly start acting weird. There's no obvious sign. It just quietly does someone else's bidding in the background while you scroll through social media or check your portfolio.

The scale is genuinely concerning. GreyNoise has been tracking this surge, and the numbers don't lie. Home networks are becoming prime real estate for cybercriminals. Why? Because most people don't even think about securing their IoT devices. Default passwords, unpatched firmware, outdated software—it's like leaving your front door wide open.

For anyone holding digital assets, this should set off alarm bells. If your Android device is compromised and you've got wallet apps installed, you're looking at potential disaster. These botnets aren't just about routing traffic—they can be used to sniff out sensitive data, intercept transactions, or serve as a launching pad for more targeted attacks.

So what do you do? Start by checking your device's behavior. Unusual battery drain? Data usage spiking for no reason? Network activity when you're not doing anything? These could be red flags. Update everything—your OS, your apps, your router firmware. Change those default passwords. Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.

And if you're serious about protecting your assets, consider keeping your crypto activities on a completely separate device. Air-gapping isn't paranoia—it's smart risk management in an environment where your everyday tech might already be compromised.

The threat landscape has shifted. Your devices aren't just targets anymore—they're weapons being turned against you and others. Time to check if you're part of the problem without even knowing it.