Got a toy that can spy? Here's how to know and what to do
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December 22, 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — The toys your kids unwrap this Christmas could invite hackers into your home.
That Grinch-like warning comes from the FBI, which said earlier this year that toys connected to the internet could be a target for crooks who may listen in on conversations or use them to steal a child's personal information.
The bureau did not name any specific toys or brands, but it said any internet-connected toys with microphones, cameras or location tracking may put a child's privacy or safety at risk. That could be a talking doll or a tablet designed for kids. And because some of the toys are b...
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