Two security researchers shipped me a pink plastic kid's smartwatch from Amazon. When I wore it, they tracked my movements, surreptitiously took photos of me, even listened to my conversations.
The same backend they hacked is used by 30+ watch brands for kids. 🧵👇
https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-stalked-me-by-hijacking-a-smartwatch-for-kids/
Andy Greenberg
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