Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids - WIRED
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The report stems from research at Münster University of Applied Sciences regarding GPS-enabled devices. These vulnerabilities have been documented by consumer groups as far back as
- • Researchers found five of six tested children's smartwatch brands allow hackers to track locations and intercept messages.
- • Vulnerabilities include lack of encryption in 3G systems and the ability for attackers to spoof parental communications.
- • Security flaws persist across multiple brands due to shared backend platforms and unpatched software.
The report stems from research at Münster University of Applied Sciences regarding GPS-enabled devices. These vulnerabilities have been documented by consumer groups as far back as
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