Are Robotic Vacuums Spitting Racial Slurs? Shocking Claims Emerge After Recent Hack
In an era where technology simplifies our daily chores, a disturbing incident has emerged involving robotic vacuums—devices many of us rely on for a cleaner home. A user has reported that a Chinese-brand robot vacuum was hacked, allegedly spewing racist insults during its cleaning cycle. As the brand promises an update to rectify this issue by November, questions arise about the security of smart devices in our homes. Could your vacuum be the next unexpected source of controversy? Dive into this unsettling story and find out more!
Robot vacuums are one of the household appliances that make our lives significantly easier.
They are often preferred because they can be operated remotely and almost eliminate the effort required for cleaning.
However, a shocking incident recently occurred in Los Angeles.
A robot vacuum from a Chinese brand was allegedly hacked and began to 'spout racist slurs.'
A lawyer living in Minnesota recounted an unusual situation that arose while he was watching television with the sound of his malfunctioning vacuum.
He noticed that the device suddenly started making strange noises and quickly realized that a stranger had connected to the vacuum. He emphasized that he heard racist slurs directed at Black individuals coming from the vacuum's speakers.
The lawyer stated that he believed the sounds he heard were coming from a child or teenager. He also expressed concern that these individuals might be switching from device to device, harassing families. The lawyer highlighted that the hackers' access to the device's camera and microphone posed a serious issue, particularly regarding the privacy of his children.
ABC revealed that prior to these incidents, security experts had warned the manufacturer that it was easy to infiltrate the applications controlling the vacuums.
While the company confirmed the situation experienced by Daniel Swenson, they claimed that the issue arose not from their systems but from the compromise of customers' account information. They also announced that an upcoming update in November would make the new series more secure.
This is not the first hacking incident!
In recent months, there were claims that another brand of robot vacuum had been hacked and was chasing a pet dog. What do you think about this?
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