How You Can Test Your Kids' Smart Toys For Privacy

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-you-can-test-your-kids-smart-toys-for-privacy. Are those toys secure? And precisely what data is being handed over when a kid is using these toys? Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity. You can also check exclusive content about #privacy, #kids-safety, #children-privacy, #children-data-safety, #kids-toys-privacy, #the-markup, #bluetooth-toys, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @TheMarkup. Learn more about this writer by checking @TheMarkup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Markup is looking into what other toys collect private data on your children. A Wi-Fi-enabled toy will likely communicate with your wireless router. A Bluetooth toy will send data to another smart device, such as a smartphone. We’re here to help.