Everything is Rootable: Expert Warns IoT Devices Becomes Hotbeds for AI Malware
matthew_d_green · x · 2026-08-31
Matthew Green continued his warning, stating that users must now assume their printers, IoT devices, monitors, keyboards, Lego robots, WiFi appliances, SSDs, and even cars (with six separate processors) are all persistently rooted and infected. This malware survives full reboots and is not deterred by physical security indicators like webcam lights.
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