Digital toymaker VTech Holdings Ltd, based in Hong Kong, revealed [1] on Friday November 27 that hackers had accessed data of nearly 5 million customers, including “related kids profiles.” Days later, the company clarified [2] that data of 6.4 million children was compromised, including name, gender and birthdate.[3] Motherboard reports the stolen information includes children’s photos, [4] although VTech declined to confirm this in its Q&A. Parents’ stolen information (which can be linked to the children) includes name, mailing address, email address, passwords, and secret question-and-answers.
The largest group of customers – 2.2 million – is located in the United States, while many others are located throughout Europe. VTech is reportedly [5] working with Hong Kong regulators in responding to the hack.
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