Make an Echo device answer to “Wiretap” and earn up to $1000

Earlier today, inspired by a meme image I had seen, I tweeted wondering if it was possible to make an Amazon Echo answer the the name “Wiretap” instead of it’s typical wake-word. For fun I at-mentioned the legendary Security Expert and private investigator Steve Rambam.

My wildest optimism: that maybe my tweet might get mentioned in his next H.O.P.E. Conference keynote. The result was beyond was even better:

Hackers and Alexa modders: you’ve got a paid challenge — let’s see what you can do!