Comment on Man Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His House
subignition@fedia.io 4 days agoThe 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 4 days ago
To do what, wear out one section of carpet faster than the rest of your house?
subignition@fedia.io 4 days ago
If a hacker can get into the device remotely it can be an entry point to your home network.
teft@piefed.social 4 days ago
Remote “kill”
Where does it end? First it wears down your carpets and then we’re in Maximum Overdrive.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
It finds a sharp corner to rub against and hones itself into a stabby bot.
Tehdastehdas@piefed.social 3 days ago
It could overcharge and overheat the battery, leading to explosion or at least fire.