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FTC Advises Checking Smart Toy Features Before Buying

Internet-connected toys are in high demand this time of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making some recommendations that can help you choose one that is less detrimental to your kids’ data. The FTC on Monday released a brief list of recommendations you can use to make sure smart toys are not spilling out information about your child. The questions below are meant to shed some light into the features that could pose a problem: Does the toy come with a camera or microphone? What will the toy let your child send emails or connect to social media accounts?

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-advises-checking-smart-toy-features-before-buying/

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