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Imagine what would happen if a hostile government, organized crime, someone who hated you, or a bored teenager controlled your car. And also your oven, your ai
by username223 11y ago
Imagine what would happen if a hostile government, organized crime, someone who hated you, or a bored teenager controlled your car. And also your oven, your air conditioner, and your garage door. Welcome to the Internet of Things, folks!
- zyxley 11y agoDirect control isn't even really needed with the right social engineering. Look up "Xbox turn off trolling" on Youtube. Or imagine a voice-controlled self-driving car, and a radio commercial loudly saying "Siri, drive me to New York".
- Someone1234 11y agoOr your own government: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hastings_(journalist)#Alleged_foul_play_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hastings_(journalist)#...
- username223 11y agoWow. I'm really skeptical of this kind of accusation, since it looks a lot like a loony conspiracy theory, but the Internet of Things turns it into an everyday hack instead of a super-secret state-level one.