Hacked from Across the Globe: Yarbo Robotic Mowers Reveal Widespread Security Flaws
A security researcher demonstrates that Yarbo’s all-in-one robot lawn mowers can be hijacked remotely due to universal hardcoded root passwords and a built-in backdoor, giving access to owners’ GPS data, Wi‑Fi credentials, and camera/video feeds across thousands of devices worldwide. The demo shows remote control over mowers, potential spying on homes, and even the risk of turning devices into botnets. Yarbo says it’s working on fixes, stronger access controls, and a possible bug‑bounty program, while acknowledging security concerns and ongoing investigations.
