Republic of Korea: Internet and Security Agency and Consumer Agency investigation into cybersecurity vulnerabilities of robot vacuum cleaners
Progress
Current status
under investigation
02 Sep 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Internet and Security Agency and Consumer Agency released security assessment findings from investigation into cybersecurity vulnerabilities of robot vacuum cleaners
On 2 September 2025, the Korea Internet and Security Agency and Korea Consumer Agency released a security assessment of six robot vacuum cleaner brands, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Narwal, Dreame, Roborock, and Ecovacs, distribute…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body