"Ecovacs Home Robots Can Be Hacked to Spy on Their Owners, Researchers Say"

Security researchers Dennis Giese and "Braelynn" found that hackers can take control of Ecovacs vacuum and lawn mower robots to spy on owners using the devices' cameras and microphones. After analyzing several Ecovacs products, the researchers found several vulnerabilities that could be exploited to hack the robots via Bluetooth and remotely turn on microphones and cameras. The main issue is a vulnerability that enables anyone with a phone to connect to and hijack an Ecovacs robot via Bluetooth from as far away as 450 feet. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the potential hacking of Ecovacs home robots.

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