Please don’t buy this: smart toys

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Smart toys attempt to offer what a lot of us imagined as kids—a toy that we can not only play with, but one that plays back. Many models offer voice recognition, facial expressions, hundreds of words and phrases, reaction to touch and impact, and even the ability to learn and retain new information. These features provide…

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A week in security (November 27 – December 03)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:30:33 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, including smart toys, another security breach, ransomware, and things to ponder when shopping for gifts this Christmas season.

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FBI: Smart toys could harm children’s privacy and physical safety

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:30:06 +0000

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has recently issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA), encouraging consumers to think twice before purchasing internet-connected toys.

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