Yes, you can even hack a toilet! #IoT

Ahhh yes, hacking toilet now seems to be possible … and you folks thought I was crazy a few years ago for blogging about hacking a car, a home, or even hacking a human … but as you know see, you can even hack a toilet. Can you just imagine the frustration caused by a bidet gone mad? This certainly gives new meaning to a software vulnerability!

Ha! What a way to start a Monday.

So, do you think it would violate the CFAA? How about privacy law? Geez … back to work I go.

Here is the full story, enjoy: BBC News – Luxury toilet users warned of hardware flaw.

Published by Shawn E. Tuma

Shawn Tuma is an attorney who is internationally recognized in cybersecurity, computer fraud and data privacy law, areas in which he has practiced for nearly two decades. He is a Partner at Spencer Fane, LLP where he regularly serves as outside cybersecurity and privacy counsel to a wide range of companies from small to midsized businesses to Fortune 100 enterprises. You can reach Shawn by telephone at 972.324.0317 or email him at stuma@spencerfane.com.

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