It has been reported that a range of connected toys available on the high street and online have been found to include serious security flaws which could put children at risk of exposure to strangers and inappropriate content. That is the conclusion of research from consumer group Which? after testing of a series of popular ‘smart’ toys fitted with internet and Bluetooth connectivity.
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@Hagay Katz, VP Cybersecurity, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Toys have always been thought of as a safe gift for a child but in the age of “smart toys,” these innocent gifts are security loopholes for hackers...."
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@Hagay Katz, VP Cybersecurity, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Toys have always been thought of as a safe gift for a child but in the age of “smart toys,” these innocent gifts are security loopholes for hackers...."
#infosec #cybersecurity #isdots
https://informationsecuritybuzz.com/expert-comments/comment-connected-toys-identified-with-serious-security-flaws
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@Boris Cipot, Senior Sales Engineer , provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Smart devices are becoming an increasingly integral part of our lives around the world...."
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@Boris Cipot, Senior Sales Engineer , provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Smart devices are becoming an increasingly integral part of our lives around the world...."
#infosec #cybersecurity #isdots
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