At first, he thought it was just the vacuum’s normal sounds, but then he heard a voice saying “You’re a stupid f*ing idiot.” Swenson was shocked and immediately shut down the vacuum cleaner.
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The Rise of Robot Vacuum Hacking
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of robot vacuum hacking, where individuals have managed to exploit vulnerabilities in the devices to cause them to behave erratically or perform unwanted actions. This phenomenon has raised concerns about the security of these devices and the potential for malicious actors to exploit them.
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Hack
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 robot vacuum cleaner was one of the devices that was hacked to yell obscenities and insults through its onboard speakers. The hack was reportedly carried out by a group of individuals who managed to exploit a vulnerability in the device’s software. The hackers were able to gain access to the device’s system and manipulate its behavior, causing it to play a stream of profanity-laced messages.
The Unsettling Experience
The voice, which was later revealed to be that of a 17-year-old girl, was heard by Swenson in the early morning hours of a typical Tuesday. The voice was loud and clear, and it seemed to be coming from the living room. Swenson, who was 62 years old at the time, was startled and confused by the voice. He had no idea who it belonged to or what it wanted. Key characteristics of the voice: + Loud and clear + Coming from the living room + Belonged to a 17-year-old girl
The Investigation
Swenson immediately called the police and reported the incident.