Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello Barbie to spy on your children, Hacking
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Security researcher warns hackers could steal personal information and turn the microphone of the doll into a surveillance device
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Could Hello Barbie become the plaything of hackers? Turns out toys
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VTech hack sees experts warn Hello Barbie can be breached
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Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello Barbie to spy on your children
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Toys can be directed to take pictures, video, audio, and you will
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Barbie Hello Barbie Doll : : Everything Else
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Security experts allege Hello Barbie can be hacked and used to spy
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VTech hack sees experts warn Hello Barbie can be breached
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