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I can think of several ways to exfiltrate data, even with the limited information you provided, so, yes. But is it happening? Who knows. Maybe it doesn't now,
by runjake 2y ago
I can think of several ways to exfiltrate data, even with the limited information you provided, so, yes.
But is it happening? Who knows. Maybe it doesn't now, but a future firmware update will. Who knows. Given your wise threat model, I'd avoid buying stuff from AliExpress.
- ddtaylor 2y agoWhat makes you think "American" products aren't just rebranded AliExpress products essentially?
- runjake 2y agoNothing. I didn't mention anything about American products. I only said it was wise, given OP's security posture, not to buy electronics off of AliExpress, which is specifically what they were asking about.
- fragmede 2y agoIs it any better if it's Sony or Audi that has my data?
- izacus 2y agoOf course, for Audi you're at least 100% sure your data (everywhere your car was, what its service status is and where you live) is already public. [0] No need to wonder anymore :P [0]:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/audi-volkswagen-data-breach-affects-33-million-customers/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/audi-volkswag...
- mrobins 2y agoNo but I think it’s more likely the data is going back to the original manufacturer and the white labeler has no idea it’s happening. Despite assuredly rigid QC and security testing /s.