Toy dolls notebooks and talking is not the first to occupy the first rows Topi New Year Sales. However, it should listen to the experts, are not without reason, claim, together with children… hackers can use them.
So, example, via WiFi can be broken software Barbie Doll, that converts it into a real spy, to oversee the family members. It became aware of the news last week, which also won hackers were shown photos of children, resulting from the attack on the website VTech - manufacturer of electronic learning devices for children.
Barbie doll cost 75 USD manufactured by Mattel connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Through software and built-in microphone, it can answer questions the child, burn her tongue and react to it. Expert IT security from Chicago said Matt Jakubowski, toy vulnerable to hacking.
As it turned out, access to records children's conversations besides parents can get and hackers. Breaking the operating system dolls, they can easily see the network names, IDs, account information and access to the microphone.
The data obtained through toy attackers can use to break into a home wireless Internet access and further penetration into other devices, containing personal information.
