Roomba says leaked pictures including one of a woman on the toilet were taken by test vacuums, not purchased ones

Dec 20 2022 by Business Insider

 
Robot vacuums like Roomba could pose data privacy risks, experts say.

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Robot vacuum maker iRobot confirmed that sensitive images leaked online were taken by its devices. Roomba said the images, including one of a woman on the toilet, were taken only by test units. The images were leaked by Venezuelan contractors who worked with iRobot, MIT Tech Review reported.

Roomba robot vacuums captured sensitive pictures that were later leaked on social media — including one of a woman sitting...

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