Security in Smart Toys: A Systematic Review of Literature

Pontes, Lara; Coutinho, Gustavo; Hung, Patrick C. K.; Yankson, Benjamin

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-21935-2_3

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“…1 Another example is the Fisher-Price Smart Toy Bear, which is 'an interactive learning friend with all the brains of a computer, without the screen.' 2 SCTs easily store and collect images of their users' physical activity status (walking, running, sitting), location history information through a camera, microphone, GPS, and several others (Pontes et al 2019). One of the side effects of these technical functionalities is the existence of penetration points allowing for larger attacks, which are often underestimated due to SCT's innocuous presentation but that users are unprepared to mitigate if they occur (Jones and Meurer 2016;Streiff et al 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The researchers captured live pictures and videos and installed remote access software, allowing private recordings over WiFi network connections without user knowledge or permission. Although the literature acknowledges the potential adverse effect of these technical functionalities and some reviews have been conducted (Pontes et al 2019), this research field is still largely compartmentalized, lacking a comprehensive systematic study covering SCT vulnerabilities at the technical level (Albuquerque et al 2020).…”

Section: Technical Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Toy story or children story? Putting children and their rights at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution

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Policymakers need to start considering the impact smart connected toys (SCTs) have on children. Equipped with sensors, data processing capacities, and connectivity, SCTs targeting children increasingly penetrate pervasively personal environments. The network of SCTs forms the Internet of Toys (IoToys) and often increases children's engagement and playtime experience. Unfortunately, this young part of the population and, most of the time, their parents are often unaware of SCTs’ far-reaching capacities and limitations. The capabilities and constraints of SCTs create severe side effects at the technical, individual, and societal level. These side effects are often unforeseeable and unexpected. They arise from the technology's use and the interconnected nature of the IoToys, without necessarily involving malevolence from their creators. Although existing regulations and new ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence provide remedies to address some of the side effects, policymakers did not develop these redress mechanisms having children and SCTs in mind. This article provides an analysis of the arising side effects of SCTs and contrasts them with current regulatory redress mechanisms. We thereby highlight misfits and needs for further policymaking efforts.

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Section: Technical Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Technical Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%