| ▲ | runjake 15 days ago |
| I can think of several ways to exfiltrate data, even with the limited information you provided, so, yes. But is it happening? Who knows. Maybe it doesn't now, but a future firmware update will. Who knows. Given your wise threat model, I'd avoid buying stuff from AliExpress. |
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| ▲ | ddtaylor 15 days ago | parent | next [-] |
| What makes you think "American" products aren't just rebranded AliExpress products essentially? |
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| ▲ | runjake 14 days ago | parent [-] | | Nothing. I didn't mention anything about American products. I only said it was wise, given OP's security posture, not to buy electronics off of AliExpress, which is specifically what they were asking about. |
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| ▲ | fragmede 15 days ago | parent | prev [-] |
| Is it any better if it's Sony or Audi that has my data? |
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| ▲ | izacus 15 days ago | parent | next [-] | | Of course, for Audi you're at least 100% sure your data (everywhere your car was, what its service status is and where you live) is already public. [0] No need to wonder anymore :P [0]:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/audi-volkswag... | |
| ▲ | mrobins 14 days ago | parent | prev [-] | | No but I think it’s more likely the data is going back to the original manufacturer and the white labeler has no idea it’s happening. Despite assuredly rigid QC and security testing /s. |
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