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DJI Rewards Accidental Hacker of 7,000 Robot Vacuums

Published March 7, 2026

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DJI has awarded $30,000 to a man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robot vacuums, causing chaos and software frenzy.

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DJI has agreed to pay $30,000 to a man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robot vacuums. The incident revealed significant security vulnerabilities, leading to widespread software chaos among the devices. This case highlights the challenges companies face in maintaining cybersecurity in the ever-evolving world of IoT (Internet of Things) and robotics.

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