What Your Kids Really Need To Know About Digital Citizenship
Vicki Davis, a blogger for Edutopia, lays out the "9 Key Ps" of digital citizenship in her post for teachers, but the list applies to parents concerned about the issue as well...
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a number of major security flaws in systems behind Hello Barbie, an Internet-connected doll that listens to children and uses artificial intelligence to respond. Vulnerabilities in the mobile app and cloud storage used by the doll could have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on private conversations, according to a report released recently by Bluebox Security and independent security researcher Andrew Hay. There is some disagreement on how serious a threat this is, but if you are considering buying one of these dolls you should make sure you understand the privacy concerns and what you can do to prevent unauthorized access.