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🔒 WARNING: HACKERS CAN COMPROMISE POPULAR TOY ROBOTS – STAY SECURE!
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CYBERSECURITY experts have warned about popular toy robots that can be compromised by hackers. Recently, the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky looked at the security of a popular toy robot model.
The toy bot that Kaspersky looked at is typically used for educational purposes. It is described as “a kind of hybrid between a smartphone and tablet and a smart speaker on wheels.” Featuring a large touchscreen with a control center, apps, and an animated cartoon-like face, it also includes a built-in microphone, a loudspeaker, and a wide-angle camera placed just above the screen. Due to these features and its connection to the internet, the bot can easily be hacked by threat actors.
Malicious actors can exploit the vulnerabilities of the toy robot by making a video call to the robot, hijacking the parental account, or even uploading modified firmware. According to Kaspersky, “malicious actors could make video calls to any robot of this kind.” Furthermore, these actors could retrieve personal information from the server, such as the IP address, country of residence, kid’s name, gender, age, and details of the parental account. The details obtained could lead to a complete parental account hijack, leaving the parents entirely locked out of the robot.
Upon discovering these vulnerabilities, Kaspersky promptly notified the toy’s developer, and all identified security issues have been resolved. Despite the fixes, the risk remains prevalent among other smart devices. Therefore, it is advisable to take preventive measures to safeguard your devices and personal information.
Kaspersky offered some essential tips on how to enhance your security: