While Your Child Loves the Stuffing Out of His New Toy, It Could Be Hacking You | Droolin Dog dot Net

Interactive toys can be really cute and cuddly and look very innocent. But while your child is spending hour upon hour playing with it, it could be hacking its way into your home. You may want to keep that in mind this holiday season. The Problem We need to not forget that while still toys, being interactive means that they are also computers. That means they’re just as hackable as any other device you own. They’re just less conspicuous about it. Germany’s Federal Network Agency ruled that My Friend Cayla, a beautiful children’s doll, was “an illegal espionage apparatus.” This doll with long blonde hair… Read more Source: https://www.maketecheasier.com/child-toy-could-be-hacking-you/ Tags: > Tech and Science | #ScienceTech, #pch3lp, #TechNews, Hacking | #Hacked, pch3lp, PCH3lp, TechNews

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