Yarbo Rolls Out Fixes for Security Flaws Affecting 6,000 Robots

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 23

Yarbo said it has begun pushing automatic updates after an independent report found critical flaws in about 6,000 connected lawn mowers and snow blowers.
The researcher said the robots used persistent internet tunnels, a shared hardcoded root password and serial-number-based remote access, creating risks of remote control, live camera viewing and Wi-Fi credential theft.
Yarbo said the core technical findings were accurate and that it has retired fleet-level root credentials, revoked shared remote-access credentials and removed static credentials from newer mobile app versions.
The company said more remediation is still underway, including replacing shared-credential models with per-device credentials and phasing out legacy servers and access channels.
The case underscores broader concerns over smart yard devices on home networks, with owners advised to isolate them on guest networks while updates are applied.

After a major hack, why is a robot maker keeping a permanent backdoor into thousands of its customers' homes?

As AI learns to hack devices, is your smart home the next frontier for physical cyber attacks?

We regulate self-driving cars, so why can a 200-pound robot operate without mandatory security oversight?