January 9, 2014

Perhaps They Should Have Tested More in 2013

Perhaps They Should Have Tested More in 2013


2013 saw some "interesting" bugs show up in the news.  Perhaps these companies should have tested more?


The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) experienced a shutdown lasting 3.5 hours, paralyzing the biggest U.S. venue for options trading.
Perhaps They Should Have Tested More - Chicago Board Options Exchange
http://www.allthingsquality.com/2013/05/perhaps-they-should-have-tested-more.html

A $4,000 toilet, the Satis was released with a hard-coded bluetooth PIN of "0000".
Perhaps They Should Have Tested More - Lixil's Satis Toilet
http://www.allthingsquality.com/2013/08/perhaps-they-should-have-tested-more.html

When iOS7 was released, it wasn't long before someone discovered a way to bypass the lock screen, and access all photos contained on the iPhone.
Perhaps They Should Have Tested More - Apple iOS 7
http://www.allthingsquality.com/2013/09/perhaps-they-should-have-tested-more.html

Honda was forced to recall over 344,000 minivans to correct a problem with the software controlling the vehicle's stability control system.
Perhaps They Should Have Tested More - Honda
http://www.allthingsquality.com/2013/11/perhaps-they-should-have-tested-more.html


This article originally appeared in my blog: All Things Quality
My name is Joe Strazzere and I'm currently a Director of Quality Assurance.
I like to lead, to test, and occasionally to write about leading and testing.
Find me at http://AllThingsQuality.com/.

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