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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMicrowaves? Hah! How's your vibrator for spying...
https://www.cnet.com/news/vibrator-camera-sex-toy-hacking-security/?ftag=CAD2e9d5b9&bhid=22218128120272559257369527455308Talk about bad vibes.
If you're the owner of a Svakom Siime Eye internet-connected, camera-equipped vibrator, it might be time to hide that thing in a deep, dark corner of your dresser. It turns out the smart sex toy is vulnerable to hacking, according to UK-based penetration testing and security services firm Pen Test Partners.
The $249 device works with an app that lets users watch video and shoot pictures and videos and save them to devices like phones or laptops. Granted, if you've purchased a vibrator that has a camera and connects to the internet, that probably means you want someone to watch. The problem is it's pretty easy for anyone who's within Wi-Fi range and can guess your password to access your video stream.
If you're the owner of a Svakom Siime Eye internet-connected, camera-equipped vibrator, it might be time to hide that thing in a deep, dark corner of your dresser. It turns out the smart sex toy is vulnerable to hacking, according to UK-based penetration testing and security services firm Pen Test Partners.
The $249 device works with an app that lets users watch video and shoot pictures and videos and save them to devices like phones or laptops. Granted, if you've purchased a vibrator that has a camera and connects to the internet, that probably means you want someone to watch. The problem is it's pretty easy for anyone who's within Wi-Fi range and can guess your password to access your video stream.
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Microwaves? Hah! How's your vibrator for spying... (Original Post)
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2017
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Kaleva
(40,281 posts)1. It can also be used for an in home colonoscopy
The internet has lots of people willing to give free medical advice.
Let us know how the video turns out.
Might want to lay in a supply of lens cleaner beforehand.
Kaleva
(40,281 posts)4. I'll post it here
sl8
(17,085 posts)6. Perfect - we can have a Lounge screening. n/t
rurallib
(64,607 posts)2. This probably isn't satire, but it seems like satire
It has the feel of satire.
It is so hard to tell anymore. I am getting so confused.
littlemissmartypants
(32,802 posts)5. Definitely satire.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
