FBI Warns About Security Risks From IoT-Connected Toys in Your Home

The lack of security on those internet connected toys is so pervasive that the FBI provided detailed advice for taking steps that might help with security, such as using strong passwords. The most important piece of advice from the FBI, however, is to make sure the devices are turned off when they’re not actually being used, and when they are being used, to keep an eye on what’s happening through the app associated with the device.

Unfortunately, there’s little or no indication that there’s any serious effort on the part of device makers to secure their products.