A security researcher has discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the Yarbo robotic lawn mower, which retails for $5,000 and also functions as a leaf blower, snowblower, and edger. The flaws could allow hackers to remotely control the device, access its camera feeds, and extract sensitive information such as owners' email addresses, Wi-Fi passwords, and home locations. This revelation comes amid a broader discussion of cybersecurity issues, including a ransomware attack on education tech firm Instructure that disrupted services for students across the US. Other recent news highlights include Google Chrome users discovering the automatic download of the Gemini Nano AI model, and the ACLU filing a complaint against the Department of Homeland Security regarding privacy concerns.
Security Flaws in Yarbo Lawn Mower Expose Users to Hacking Risks
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