Humanoid Service Robots Potentially Vulnerable to Ransomware

As reported by RoboticsBusinessReview.com, IOActive researchers Lucas Apa and Cesar Cerrudo described how an attack on service robots was similar to how a computer system or other network-connected device can be compromised and held hostage. Accordingly, on top of basic security vulnerabilities, developers need to be vigilant regarding the potential hazards of newly developed ransomware targeting service robots.