logoalt Hacker News

tedggh • today at 1:18 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

This is easily fixed with data diodes. I can see future industrial appliances and other critical IoT devices with embedded units. You use the read/write port for initial configuration then the diode for permanent monitoring, making it physical impossible to send data to the equipment.


Replies

pbalau • today at 1:29 PM

And if you need to alter the initial settings, you do what? Also, your solution is negating one of the biggest benefits of remote control: less errors from tech on the ground.

➕ show 2 replies