Smartwatch for kids with integrated GPS recalled by EU after serious data protection issues found ( pizzagate )

submitted by Mad_As_Helll

The data protection breaches essentially allow strangers to easily hack into the device and locate your child through GPS - a kidnapper’s delight

https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/?event=viewProduct&reference=A12/0157/19&lng=en

“The mobile application accompanying the watch has unencrypted communications with its backend server and the server enables unauthenticated access to data. As a consequence, the data such as location history, phone numbers, serial number can easily be retrieved and changed. A malicious user can send commands to any watch making it call another number of his choosing, can communicate with the child wearing the device or locate the child through GPS. ”

Stramdos

That's the exact reason why we should invest some time in figuring out how smart watch wark. It's extremely easy to switch off geotracking through google account and nobody going to find your kid's location. And its better to buy regular smartwatches as they usually produced by major brands and provide good security. Here's a list of Smart Watch Under Rs 5,000 In India

carmencita

Thank You! Your post is exactly why we come here. Saving Our Children. They are constantly coming up with these Stupid toys and gadgets like DUMB Watch to suck us into buying this dangerous garbage. They do exactly the opposite. Spy on them. We must ban them NOW.