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Ghost in the latrine
IS THE “Internet of Things” – the computerisation of our homes heralded by futurists – really such a good idea? What happens when essential household appliances are online and vulnerable to hackers? Imagine the consequences if someone could hack into your toilet.
This is not merely a theoretical vulnerability. The Japanese company Lixil has developed a high-tech toilet called Satis that aims to be comfortable, stylish and water-saving, with features that include a lid that raises and lowers automatically…
