"Researchers warn against 'hackable' robots"
Researchers at IOActive have warned of flaws discovered within various commercially available robots, which could be exploited to allow hackers to physically harm and spy on users. Through the investigation of notable robots such as Pepper, Nao, and many others, researchers were able to discover vulnerabilities of which hackers could use to snoop on users via the capturing of audio and video as well as physically attack users through programmed manipulation of industrial robot arms. This article further discusses these vulnerabilities, how they could impact users if exploited, and the importance of ensuring the security of connected devices.
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