Hackers can infect network-connected wrenches to install ransomware | Researchers identify 23 vulnerabilities, some of which can exploited with no authentication::Researchers identify 23 vulnerabilities, some of which can exploited with no authentication.

  • MechanicalJester@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    But of a slippery slope. What else do we need to encode?

    A barcode doesn’t have enough bits to be unique and also contain useful information. It’s just a unique identifier that can be used to look up a wide variety of information.

    For bolts, it could be metal grade, thread pitch, load ratings, manufacturer info etc