Over the last few years, researchers have found a shocking number of vulnerabilities in seemingly basic code that underpins how devices communicate with the internet. Now a new set of nine such vulnerabilities are exposing an estimated 100 million devices worldwide, including an array of internet-of-things products and IT management servers.

Smart-home devices like thermostats and fridges may be too smart for comfort – especially in a country with few laws preventing the sale of digital data to third parties.

Security cameras and doorbells that connect to the internet have been plagued by flaws for years. Walmart and Amazon are continuing to sell faulty smart doorbells and cameras filled with vulnerabilities that could expose customers’ sensitive information, according to research published Thursday.

A recent article in the Washington Post highlights growing concerns about the proliferation of insecure smart-home (IoT) devices online and the lack of government oversight protecting consumers from vulnerable devices.