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Yarbo, the smart robot lawn mower manufacturer, has discontinued its built-in remote access feature following security concerns. The company, which previously planned to keep some remote troubleshooting open, has now decided to remove the backdoor entirely. Users can now choose whether to install the remote access feature. Yarbo is implementing unique root passwords for each device and has already rolled out firmware updates to the first thousand machines. The company is also collaborating with a security researcher to ensure user safety before the summer mowing season.

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