"The Bright-Eyed Talking Doll That Just Might Be a Spy"

The Federal Network Agency alarmed parents in Germany of the probable exploitation of their child's privacy through Cayla, the talking doll. It has been discovered that this doll could be hacked to steal and reveal personal information through the exploitation of a highly vulnerable Bluetooth connection, used to record private conversations. Parents are urged to deactivate the doll immediately as it has been banned in German markets. This article discusses the growing privacy concerns related to similar toys and devices, as well as how Germany perceives privacy rights today.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/technology/cayla-talking-doll-hackers.html?_r=0