JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for January 24, 2025

Yes.

And to the second question, the Macarena.

Oh, crap!

Maybe it’s a Nest system..?

Of course, if the company hasn’t correctly configured their software, anyone can see what that bird is doing on your car. Just ask everyone who had a Eufy doorbell.

My security system is on a standalone computer that is connected to my desktop via an Ethernet cable.

Yup, top of the line security. Everything in your home is now an entry point into your more sensitive systems.

Sorry, but I’ve seen enough Shadowrun to know to distrust “smart” home devices.

For actual footage of what Clarence is seeing, go to YouTube and do a search for “Ford Ka bird evil twin” (and you’ll see the after-market security system he installed!)

Apparently not.

Now hackable at one convenient site.

The bird is doing something that rhymes with “fit”

For $20.25 you can’t really go wrong….

There is such a thing as getting too much information.

you’ll be able to tell the homes that don’t have it—they still have a flag on their porch…

Next step will be for Clarence to mislay his phone….