Android-based robot’s vulnerabilities may let cybercriminals video-chat with kids

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Android-based robot’s vulnerabilities may let cybercriminals video-chat with kids
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To unlock the full potential of the smart toy, parents are required to download the application to their mobile device. Through this app, parents can track the child’s progress with their learning activities and even initiate a video call with the child via the robot.Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children potential targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered.

During initial setup, parents are instructed to connect the toy to a Wi-Fi network, link it to their mobile device, then provide the child’s name and age. During this phase, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a concerning security issue: the responsible API for requesting this information lacks authentication enforcement, a step that confirms who can access your network resources.

The findings from the team’s thorough research were presented during the panel session titled “Empowering the Vulnerable in the Digital Environment” at Mobile World Congress 2024.

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