Hackers have shown that Segways can be attacked , affecting the user by stopping them completely or even taking control of the journey . After investigating the security features of his Segway MiniPro and paired mobile app , Thomas ##on discovered that software existed that could allow an attacker to work around the vehicle 's safety features and take control of it from a distance . When Thomas Kilbride got a Segway MiniPro, its paired mobile app piqued his interest; by day, Kilbride works as an embedded device security consultant at IOActive. Kilbride also found that he could send messages to the scooter without knowing the user identity , aimed at preventing unauthorised access .
Hackers have shown that Segways can be attacked , affecting the user by stopping them completely or even taking control of the journey . After investigating the security features of his Segway MiniPro and paired mobile app , Thomas ##on discovered that software existed that could allow an attacker to work around the vehicle 's safety features and take control of it from a distance . Kilbride also found that he could send messages to the scooter without knowing the user identity , aimed at preventing unauthorised access .