tech
February 24, 2026
Spanish engineer reports flaw in ‘smart’ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices
Sammy Azdoufal alerted New York-based outlet the Verge after he took control of DJI Romo devices around the world
TL;DR
- A Spanish software engineer, Sammy Azdoufal, discovered he could remotely control about 7,000 DJI Romo vacuums globally.
- Azdoufal found the vulnerability while reverse-engineering his vacuum and was able to access live camera feeds and messages from the devices.
- He contacted a tech outlet to report the flaw, and DJI has since confirmed the problem is resolved.
- The incident highlights a wider issue of security being a low priority for some smart product manufacturers, despite the growing market.
- Experts suggest manufacturers should enforce unique passwords and ensure software developers are security-aware, while consumers should weigh privacy risks against benefits.
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