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UK Government Warns of Cybersecurity Risks in Bluetooth-Enabled Sex Toys

Hackers could "weaponise" remote-controlled sex toys, causing "physical and psychological harm" to users, according to experts.
The report found that connections between sex toys and smartphones are often not encrypted, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Mark Coté stated that smart tech has not been fully considered for privacy consequences and potential misuse.
The research warns about the risks of connected sex toys and other devices, which pose high risks of harm to users, including psychological harm.

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Urgent cyber attack warning as Brits' sex toys 'could be weaponised by hackers'

Remote-controlled sex toys could be 'weaponised' by hackers as they don't use encrypted connections with smart phones, according to a concerning new government report

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Warning over hidden danger in remote-controlled sex toys

Users of the X-rated gadgets could be in a for a rude shock.

8 months ago·Australia

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Remote-controlled sex toys could be 'weaponised' against users in hack attacks

CUPERTINO, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: The new iPhone X is displayed during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on the Apple Park campus on September 12, 2017 in Cupertino, California. Apple held their first special event at the new Apple Park campus where they announced the new iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) REMOTE-controlled sex toys could be “weaponised” against users by hackers. C…

8 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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