DJI will pay $30,000 to security researcher Sammy Azdoufal who accidentally discovered he could remotely access 7,000 Romo robot vacuums, potentially allowing him to view inside people's homes. The vulnerability was discovered while attempting to control his own vacuum with a PlayStation controller. DJI had already begun addressing some vulnerabilities before the full scope was revealed.
Background
IoT devices like robot vacuums often have security vulnerabilities that can expose private home data. Companies like DJI have faced criticism in the past for how they handle security researcher disclosures.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Mar 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10