Pepper robot has severe security vulnerabilities allowing remote takeover
Researchers from Örebro University and Technical University of Denmark discovered multiple security flaws in SoftBank's Pepper robot, including unencrypted password transmission and lack of authentication for control commands. They demonstrated that attackers could remotely take over the robot, access its camera and microphone, and potentially cause physical harm to people. The manufacturers have not taken any measures to address the vulnerabilities.
- Organisation involved
- SoftBank Mobile and Aldebaran Robotics
- Product, system or model
- Pepper
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