The VTech Data Breach And Risks Of Connected Toys

VTech Holdings said five million accounts, which included children's birthdays and photos, were illegally accessed. 

Wall Street Journal
Dec 3, 2015

VTech Holdings said five million accounts, which included children's birthdays and photos, were illegally accessed. 

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