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TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 02:52 PM Apr 2017

Microwaves? Hah! How's your vibrator for spying...

https://www.cnet.com/news/vibrator-camera-sex-toy-hacking-security/?ftag=CAD2e9d5b9&bhid=22218128120272559257369527455308

Talk 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.
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Microwaves? Hah! How's your vibrator for spying... (Original Post) TreasonousBastard Apr 2017 OP
It can also be used for an in home colonoscopy Kaleva Apr 2017 #1
You first. sl8 Apr 2017 #3
I'll post it here Kaleva Apr 2017 #4
Perfect - we can have a Lounge screening. n/t sl8 Apr 2017 #6
This probably isn't satire, but it seems like satire rurallib Apr 2017 #2
Definitely satire. littlemissmartypants Apr 2017 #5

Kaleva

(36,313 posts)
1. It can also be used for an in home colonoscopy
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 04:27 PM
Apr 2017

The internet has lots of people willing to give free medical advice.

sl8

(13,803 posts)
3. You first.
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 10:01 PM
Apr 2017

Let us know how the video turns out.

Might want to lay in a supply of lens cleaner beforehand.

rurallib

(62,426 posts)
2. This probably isn't satire, but it seems like satire
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 09:14 PM
Apr 2017

It has the feel of satire.

It is so hard to tell anymore. I am getting so confused.

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