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  1. The market maturity of smart glasses is leading to discussions about potential legislation, with academic expertise advising on the matter and activists calling for retail responsibility.

Investigation Reveals Security Flaws in Ultra-Cheap Smart Glasses

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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An investigation published by ABC News found that new generation, ultra-cheap smart glasses contain serious security flaws that expose personal data, images, and videos to hackers. Testing revealed that an attacker could gain control of the glasses and access stored media using only Bluetooth, without a password. The issues were found across the devices, their associated phone app, and the manufacturer's website.

From abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The findings highlight significant vulnerabilities in consumer electronics, prompting questions about market maturity and retail responsibility. The flaws have already led to market consequences, including at least one supplier deciding to wind down its production of the devices.

The market maturity of smart glasses is leading to discussions about potential legislation, with academic expertise advising on the matter and activists calling for retail responsibility.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • ABC NewsNews organization that published the investigation into the smart glass flaws.

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  • University of SydneySpeculative

    The University of Sydney could see increased demand for regulatory expertise due to high-profile privacy breaches.

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