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Hello Barbie, goodbye privacy - the internet-connected toys sparking security fears

2015-12-13 05:00:22| Wireless - Topix.net

"It is a little freaky having a doll talking to you," says Kate Highfield. She's been chatting with Hello Barbie, a Wi-Fi-enabled plaything who promises to be "just like a real friend" - but for being plastic and having no hips.

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Hackable Barbie the Worst Toy of 2015By Abby Haglage

2015-12-10 09:38:05| Toys - Topix.net

The problem is that there aren't enough protections in place to be sure that the voice coming from Barbie is that of the actual toy and not a predator who has hacked it. Every year the Toy Industry Association crowns the best toy of the year-the TOTY.

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Hello Barbie, Can We Talk About Your Security Issues?

2015-12-08 18:27:36| TechNewsWorld

New security issues that surfaced last week in connection with Mattel's Hello Barbie doll, which talks back to kids, have heightened fears that hackers could use the toy to steal information about its owners and their families. The Hello Barbie app, which is available for iOS and Android, uses an authentication credential that can be reused by hackers, Bluebox disclosed.

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'Creepy Barbie' Security Issue Won't Derail Mattel's Turnaround

2015-12-07 15:58:29| Toys - Topix.net

Mattel toys have been selling well at retailers, and retailers are reporting lower inventories of Mattel's products. This should lead to strong Q4 shipments and allow Mattel to beat expectations.

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