Eiliko Robot Toy Stores User Data on Unencrypted Chinese Servers
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Researchers found that the Eiliko AI toy stores user conversations, photos, and audio recordings on Chinese servers without encryption, exposing data from millions of users worldwide. The study demonstrated that a remote attacker could retrieve 13 million conversations from tens of thousands of users and hijack the toy’s personality, potentially compromising the entire fleet of 68 000 units, including over 31 000 child profiles in the United States. This vulnerability raises serious concerns about data privacy and security for children’s connected devices.
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- The Verge · AI · Oct 15, 19:00Eiliko Robot Toy Stores User Data on Chinese Servers
The Eiliko digital pet stores conversations on Chinese servers, vulnerable to hacking and data breaches, including personal information of children. The toy's AI companion lacks security measures, raising concerns about user privacy and safety.
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- The Verge · AISelectedEiliko Robot Toy Stores User Data on Chinese Servers
The Eiliko digital pet stores conversations on Chinese servers, vulnerable to hacking and data breaches, including personal information of children. The toy's AI companion lacks security measures, raising concerns about user privacy and safety.