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Same key for all units: Security researchers have hacked Xplora smartwatches

  • Marc Herter--Notebookcheck.net
  • published date: 2025-12-30 00:54:00 UTC

A talk at 39C3 has revealed serious security flaws in Xplora smartwatches. Researchers from a German university show how a universal key provides access to the communication of all kids with Xplora watches, and why the manufacturer's previous updates haven’t …

Xplora is considered a market leader in smartwatches for kids. The Norwegian company aggressively advertises the highest security standards and transparency. In Norway, almost every fifth child betwe… [+2914 chars]