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Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower

Yarbo, the company behind a robot lawn mower, plans to remove a remote backdoor access feature that could have allowed unauthorized access.

Source The Verge AI Summary Updated May 11, 2026

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Yarbo, the company behind a robot lawn mower, plans to remove a remote backdoor access feature that could have allowed unauthorized access. This change comes after initial concerns were raised about the feature's potential security risks. Yarbo customers will have the option to decide whether to install the feature. The change is set to take place.

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