Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
Summary
A reporter’s experience reveals how hackers exploited vulnerabilities in a children’s smartwatch to track and eavesdrop on them, highlighting significant security flaws in GPS-enabled devices. The incident underscores the broader issue of insecure technology in everyday gadgets.
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