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Hacked Robot Vacuums Across the U.S. Started Yelling Slurs (gizmodo.com)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"Live camera feed" was also accessed. Isn't that just nice.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20748557

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Why would you buy a vacuum with a camera?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 months ago

I'm sure it helps mapping the area, but yeah, I don't think I want that, especially when you can't trust the device.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Obstacle avoidance and mapping. If it were all done locally without an Internet connection it would be fine, but of course it's gotta be connected to the cloud for profit reasons.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Unless you install Valetudo on it!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

I mean, would be useful to remote control it to keep an eye on your pets or something like that. Although as long as those device makers don't take security seriously, you're better off getting one that relies on lidar instead.