YARBO REMOVES BACKDOOR FROM ROBOT LAWN MOWER

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MON, MAY 11, 2026

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Yarbo plans to completely remove remote backdoor access from its robot lawn mower following security concerns. The feature will no longer be installed by default, with customers able to opt in if desired.

The robot lawn mower manufacturer announced it will eliminate the intentional backdoor that could have allowed unauthorized remote reprogramming over the internet. Co-founder Kenneth Kohlmann confirmed to The Verge that Yarbo customers will have full control over whether the remote access feature is even installed. The decision follows security researcher An's discovery of vulnerabilities in the device. Yarbo had already committed Friday to addressing multiple security issues and closing the gaps that enabled unauthorized access. The removal of the backdoor represents a significant shift in the company's approach to device security, prioritizing user control and eliminating a potential attack vector for malicious actors. The change applies to future units and reflects growing pressure on IoT manufacturers to adopt more stringent security practices.

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