Pepper the annoying robot infected with ransomware in proof-of-concept attack
www.V3.co.uk – Pepper, an annoyingly chirpy robot, has been infected by malware in proof of concept by security company IOActive. In a paper entitled “Robots Want Bitcoins Too!”, shows how robots like Pepper and NAO, both commercially available and both made by Softbank, can be compromised by malware – even ransomware.
What nightmares run on: Robots are vulnerable to ransomware too
CIO Dive – Robots have an increased presence in everyday technology and hackers could take note. In 2017, IOActive found about 50 flaws in robots from varying vendors. Hackers could exploit those vulnerabilities to spy through a robot’s microphone or camera, steal data or even cause “physical harm,” according to the report.
Security researchers demonstrate ransomware attack on robots
ComputerWeekly.com – Researchers have carried out a ransomware attack on robots to show that such attacks are possible and should be guarded against. Security services firm IOActive has warned that tens of thousands of robots are a threat to human safety after its researchers were able to carry out a ransomware attack against two top brands.
Ransomware for robots is the next big security nightmare
ZDNet – Researchers found they were able to infect robots with ransomware; in the real world, such attacks could be highly damaging to businesses if robotic security isn’t addressed. Ransomware has long been a headache for PC and smartphone users, but in the future, it could be robots that stop working unless a ransom is paid.
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