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Hackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple US cities and abuse owners (www.abc.net.au)
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[–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why can’t you assault and harass innocent strangers remotely without the racial slurs? What is the world coming to

[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Personally if I was the hacker I'd chase the people around with it shouting "EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE EXTERMINATE!" I think that would be tasteful

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

"Hello, we've been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty..." or whatever the current trend is in phone scams.