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Many people here pointed out a problem: Removing access for the ISP and/or device manufacturer means they cannot fix bugs remotely and automatically. This is ba
by mafuy 7y ago
Many people here pointed out a problem: Removing access for the ISP and/or device manufacturer means they cannot fix bugs remotely and automatically. This is bad in situations like when the Mirai malware hit.
How about this?: "You can use your own device and we provide all required information, but there will be no advanced support and you have to check for bugfixes yourself monthly."
... now that I wrote it, I see the answer: There is no way to enforce this, especially not reliably.
- marcosdumay 7y agoOk, from the Wikipedia: > Mirai then identifies vulnerable IoT devices using a table of more than 60 common factory default usernames and passwords Taking control of the device is exactly the kind of thing that stops that attack.