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.

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Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter by exploiting vulnerabilities in a child's smartwatch, using its GPS, Wi-Fi, camera, and microphone features. The attack demonstrates the deep insecurity of the supply chain for GPS-enabled gadgets.

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