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Will ‘Right to Repair’ imperil IoT Security?

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Feed Name: Security Ledger

Date Published: 2017-07-12

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Paul Roberts

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This article summarizes Pen Test Partners' skeptical view of expanding 'right to repair' laws, arguing that allowing third-party repairs and firmware modifications could increase safety and security risks—particularly for vehicles and IoT devices—while also noting manufacturers' commercial motives; the piece cites examples like remote vehicle takeover research and tractor firmware piracy but frames the content as policy commentary rather than a technical incident report.

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