Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower
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Yarbo, the company responsible for the robot lawn mower that recently caused an injury, has announced significant changes to its product security features. In response to safety concerns, the company will eliminate remote backdoor access that previously allowed potential hackers to reprogram the device over the internet. This decision comes after an incident where the mower malfunctioned, raising alarms about the risks associated with such technology. Moving forward, Yarbo will also give its customers the option to choose whether to install this feature at all. The co-founder emphasized the importance of prioritizing user safety and trust in the company's products.
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Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower
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