# Robot Vacuums Hacked to Shout Racial Slurs at Their Owners! 😱

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/robot-vacuums-hacked-to-shout-racial-slurs-at-their-owners/293376>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** tools, hacking\
**Created:** [October 12, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/robot-vacuums-hacked-to-shout-racial-slurs-at-their-owners/293376 "2024-10-12T17:44:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheJoker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thejoker/32/22660_2.png) [@TheJoker](https://onehack.st/u/TheJoker)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/robot-vacuums-hacked-to-shout-racial-slurs-at-their-owners/293376/1 "2024-10-12T17:44:30Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Vacuums Under Attack**  
Ecovacs **Deebot X2** robot vacuums have been hacked across the U.S., leading them to shout racial slurs at unsuspecting owners.

2. **Incident Reports**  
Victims include a Minnesota lawyer, Daniel Swenson, who heard the vacuum making strange noises before it began shouting slurs. Similar incidents were reported in Los Angeles and El Paso, with one vacuum even chasing a dog while spewing hate.

3. **Security Flaws Exploited**  
The hacks exploit known security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs devices, including a flawed Bluetooth connection and a defective PIN system meant to secure remote access and video feeds, which failed to provide adequate protection.

4. **Research Findings**  
Cybersecurity researchers had previously reported on these security issues, highlighting how easy it is for hackers to take control of the vacuums.

5. **Consumer Safety Concerns**  
The incidents raise significant concerns about consumer safety and the potential misuse of smart home devices, leading to calls for improved security measures.

**Read more at:** [VICE News](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ecovacs-robot-vacuums-hacked-slurs/)