Comment on Man Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His House
KazuyaDarklight@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoTend to agree, security is always the goal but if someone is in my house hacking my vacuum, I have bigger issues. The no-notice remote kill is the bigger issue to me.
subignition@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
The much bigger concern is that the pathway used to send the remote kill command could very easily be utilized by nefarious actors.
krashmo@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
To do what, wear out one section of carpet faster than the rest of your house?
subignition@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
If a hacker can get into the device remotely it can be an entry point to your home network.
teft@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
Remote “kill”
Where does it end? First it wears down your carpets and then we’re in Maximum Overdrive.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
It finds a sharp corner to rub against and hones itself into a stabby bot.
Tehdastehdas@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
It could overcharge and overheat the battery, leading to explosion or at least fire.