Security Flaw Lets Remote Hackers Command Thousands of Camera-Equipped Robot Vacuums
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A security vulnerability in DJI's Romo robot vacuums allowed a remote attacker to hijack about 6,700 devices across 24 countries using only their 14-digit serial numbers, granting access to live video, audio, and home floor plans. The flaw was demonstrated by Sammy Azdoufal and has been fixed by DJI, but the incident underscores ongoing privacy and security risks in internet-connected home devices.
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