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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