This Kindle security risk revealed how an e-book could steal your data

When you think about devices that could be hacked or infected with malware, your Kindle probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You’re more likely to worry about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. However, as one researcher discovered, Kindles can also be vulnerable to malware — potentially putting your Amazon account and personal information at risk if you’re not careful about the e-books you sideload onto them.