Tag: Hoverboards
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Segway MiniPro patched to stop hackers hijacking remote control from hoverboard riders
Critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Segway/Ninebot MiniPro Hoverboard, but don’t panic – firmware patches have already been issued to prevent malicious hackers from attacking the devices. Which is a relief – as successful exploitation of the security holes could have seen attackers seize remote control of a hoverboard and potentially injure riders…
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How Hackers Can Knock You Off Your Segway Hoverboard In Just 20 Seconds
Any hoverboard rider should be concerned about their physical wellbeing. Thanks to digital weaknesses in Segway’s hands-free Ninebot miniPRO scooter, they’ve got more reason to worry. Read full news article on Forbes.com
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Segway Hoverboard Hacked Demonstrating IoT Security Risks
Riding a hoverboard typically requires a certain amount of balance, but no amount of physical dexterity will help a rider whose hoverboard has been taken over by hackers. Security firm IOactive today publicly issued an advisory on multiple vulnerabilities it found in Segway/Ninebot MiniPRO hoverboards, ahead of a talk that is scheduled at the Black…
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Heads Up, Hoverboarders: Hackers Could’ve Hijacked Your Deck Mid-Hover
The Segway’s had a tumultuous life. Once prophesized as a main method of transport in the new millennium, the vehicles never managed to go mainstream. Read full news article on motherboard.vice.com
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Segway MiniPro Vulnerabilities Would Have Let Hackers Take Over the Hoverboard
The self-balancing scooter isn’t quite so steady when hackers take charge. Read full news article on Wired – Threat Level
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