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Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare

Wired AI Maddy Varner, Matt Burgess, Andy Greenberg, Andrew Couts May 9, 2026
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
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# Robot Lawn Mowers Have a Security Problem Security researchers discovered that popular robot lawn mowers can be hacked remotely, potentially allowing someone to take control of your yard equipment or access your home's location and WiFi network. While the immediate risk is someone messing with your lawn care, the bigger concern is that these devices could become an entry point for hackers to reach more sensitive information about your home and routines. This is part of a larger trend where everyday devices connected to the internet often have weak security that manufacturers don't prioritize fixing.

Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.

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