Sammy Azdoufal
Sammy Azdoufal is a programmer based in Spain who gained attention for unintentionally controlling 7,000 robotic vacuum cleaners worldwide using a PS5 controller. While attempting to create a fun application to control his own vacuum, he exploited a security vulnerability in DJI's messaging protocol, allowing him to access and monitor thousands of devices remotely. His demonstration showcased significant lapses in DJI's security measures, raising concerns about data privacy and device safety in IoT technology.
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Sammy Azdoufal accidentally hacked thousands of DJI Romo vacuums while trying to connect it to his play station control.
He accidentally gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums
United States· 2026-02-27
Sammy Azdoufal accidentally hacked thousands of DJI Romo vacuums while trying to connect it to his play station control.
One Look With: Meryll Rogge at Milan Fashion WeekUnited States· 2026-02-27
Sammy Azdoufal explains how he accidentally accessed data from 7000 other vacuum cleaners while trying to modify his own.
Franskmann sier han hacket 7000 robotstøvsugere ved uhell
Norway· 2026-02-26Sammy Azdoufal developed a special application to remotely control his robot vacuum.
Korkutan olay: 7 bin kişinin robot süpürgesini hackledi! Eriştiği bilgiler şaşırttı… Bu belirtilere dikkat
Turkey· 2026-02-26
Sammy Azdoufal, a programmer in Spain, accidentally connected and controlled 7,000 vacuum robots worldwide.
Lập trình viên vô tình tạo ra 'đội quân 7.000 robot hút bụi'
Vietnam· 2026-02-19