Strangers Can Talk to Your Child Using ‘Connected’ Toys, Researchers Warn

Strangers Can Talk to Your Child Using ‘Connected’ Toys, Researchers Warn
Security experts warn some toys could be hacked and used by strangers to send messages to children. Peter Kramer/Getty Images, graphic added by ET
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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Complete strangers may be able to message or directly talk to your kids thanks to security flaws in some popular toys, experts warn.

Consumer groups are calling on retailers to take these “connected” or “intelligent” toys, which could put children’s safety at risk, off the shelves immediately.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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