The insecure internet of children’s toys

Security weaknesses in the Hello Barbie show safety is an afterthought rather than a fundamental part of designing tech products.

What could go wrong with an internet connected doll with artificial intelligence that can respond to children’s conversations?

A lot as it turns out.

The Washington Post reports the Hello Barbie has a range of vulnerabilities that could be used to eavesdrop on conversations and potentially carry out even more malicious acts.

Once again we see marketers and salespeople being ahead of the IT and security experts with the security of an Internet of Things device being seen as a bolt of afterthought rather than a basic design consideration.

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Author: Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank is a speaker and writer charting how technology is changing society and business. Paul has four regular technology advice radio programs on ABC, a weekly column on the smartcompany.com.au website and has published seven books.

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