In the latest episode of ‘Oops, We Did It Again,’ cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a delightful vulnerability in Kigen’s eSIM technology, proving once more that modern technology is as secure as a wet paper bag. The glitch, which experts describe as a ‘non-feature,’ offers hackers a golden ticket to the world of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, from your smart fridge that’s too lazy to chill, to the Bluetooth-enabled toaster that insists on burning your toast ‘for security reasons.’

Kigen, the proud parents of the eUICC card, weren’t available for comment, as they were busy releasing a shiny new press statement that reassures the public everything is fine—despite the fact it isn’t. According to their website, over two billion sausage-link smart devices have already embraced Kigen’s wizardry since December 2020, proving once again that quantity is far more important than quality.

The discovery, made by Security Explorations, the digital detectives of our time, highlighted the lack of encryption, or as we like to call it, ‘default passcode: 1234,’ making it easier for hackers to explore the vast data plains of your smart vacuum cleaner. So, brace yourselves as the smart era continues to surprise, leaving you wondering whether your coffee machine is brewing a latte or emailing your bank details to a cybercriminal. Cheers to technological progress!