But... Why does a vacuum cleaner need wifi access?
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Don’t buy IOT devices you can’t control. If it’s not usable via valetudo or is offline capable don’t get it. Tell your friends and family the same. Own your technology, limit your attack surfaces.
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Not shocked. I bought one four years ago, had a ton of issues. After many attempts they send me a new one with the exact same issues. So I have two and neither one works. I’d rather clean the floors myself than fight it.
Their software is garbage, their hardware is garbage.
Anyway based on that experience, I have no doubt their software is full of exploits and issues.
Not to reduce the impact of this article but it does point out:
Attackers need physical device access first, limiting the risk mainly to technically skilled people with a Shark device.
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A new fear has been unlocked... Shark Ninjas!
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Hopefully this means more Valetudo compatible devices 🤘
My vacuum is staring at me.
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