Cute Robot Toy 'Eiliko' Stores User Data on Insecure Chinese Servers
A new robotic toy called Eiliko has raised serious privacy concerns after it was discovered that the device transmits user conversations and personal data to unsecured servers in China. The AI-powered robot, marketed as a digital pet companion, collects detailed information about users—including names, ages, professions, family details, and emotional profiles—and stores this on publicly accessible databases without encryption or proper security measures. Security researcher Sammy Azdoufal uncovered that the manufacturer, Energize Lab, is not only storing sensitive user data but also allowing it to be easily accessed by hackers. The database contains over 13 million conversations from more than 68,000 devices worldwide, with a significant portion of users in the United States and many being children. The lack of security has led to fears that this information could be exploited for scams or identity theft. Energize Lab appears unresponsive to these concerns, raising questions about its commitment to user privacy.
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