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by yjftsjthsd-h 1102 days ago
> I really don't care if someone hacks in.

At best, that means you're externalizing the costs, i.e. now your device is part of a botnet and becomes a problem for other people. But of course that assumes that it doesn't become a problem for you as well; a compromised device on your network is a great launching point for local attacks and a way to send illegal traffic out through your internet connection.
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HankB99 1101 days ago
I'm reminded of the aquarium thermometer used to launch an attach on a casino. <https://mashable.com/article/casino-smart-thermometer-hacked>

I have a couple Raspberry Pi Zeroes that monitor aquarium temperature. I keep them updated.

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pxmpxm 1100 days ago
Ah yeah, I need to stop working at random notice, because some CVE bros have to immediately update all my things to hedge the risk of organized crime targeting my $0 value data like I'm that casino.

Meanwhile in reality, no one gives a f about the rPi you use for your Guinea pig feeder.

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