Monday, March 12, 2018

What nightmares run on: Robots are vulnerable to ransomware too

Robots may become the new vehicle for ransomware, according to an IOActive report. In lieu of encrypting data, hackers could exploit the software operating robots in exchange for a ransom. By doing so, the infected robot becomes non-operational until the ransom is paid. Working robots, like SoftBank's ...

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