Penetration tester releases proof-of-concept code for hijacking smart buttplugs

Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2019/08/16/internet-of-santorum.html

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“Smart Buttplugs.”

Finally, a name for my Butthole Surfers tribute band.

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Why does one’s buttplug need internet access?

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The Cult of the Dead Cow probably never expected to see backorifice implemented so literally.

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Great. Someone has plagiarized the code controlling Lindsey Graham. Albeit, Lindsey isn’t that smart.

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“I gotta lay low for awhile, I’ve got the NSA up my ass.”

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Future headline:

Who is behind the Buttnet Worm?

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Sounds like a great plot for the next Chuck Tingle novel.

To drive engagement?

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Future actually plausible interview:

"Good afternoon, Dr. Penes.

So, you’re applying for a tenured professorship in Teledildonics Engineering, and you have quite the resume.

You were a penetration tester for buttplugs?

You’re hired!"

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Intel Inside

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No one wants to mention the judicious use of “penetration” in the headline? Just sayin…

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omg how could I have missed that… :smirk:

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Teledildonics already selected as a band name.

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Just make sure your partner’s smartphone has screen protection.

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That’s why it’s important not to have any open ports.

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Critical. Privacy. Vulnerabilities.

Doesn’t that pretty much also pertain to buttplugs that aren’t smart?

Backdoor access?

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Need to watch for Trojans.

Hmph. Smart buttplugs with Bluetooth? It ought to be possible to connect them to Alexa.

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Because the internet is full of assholes.

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