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==='''Human-Centric Vulnerabilities and Misconfiguration Risks'''===

Technological defenses alone are insufficient if human operators make configuration errors, fail to apply patches, or are vulnerable to social engineering.
'''Soft Target''': Maintenance staff or third-party vendors often access edge devices without adhering to strict security protocols.
'''Case Study''': A post-incident audit of Amazon Locker systems embedded with AI modules revealed unauthorized firmware uploads enabled via unmonitored USB ports. The issue stemmed from improperly trained field agents who bypassed signed update checks for convenience.