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Subject: Parents urged to boycott VTech toys after hack
Written By: Philip Eno on 02/10/16 at 9:56 am
Cybersecurity experts have said parents should boycott or at least be cautious of VTech's electronic toys because of how it has handled a hack attack.
They gave the advice after it emerged that VTech's new terms and conditions state that parents must assume responsibility for future breaches.
More than 6.3 million children's accounts were affected by last year's breach, which gave the perpetrator access to photos and chat logs.
VTech says it stands by the new terms.
"Since learning about the hack of its databases, VTech has worked hard to enhance the security of its websites and services and to safeguard customer information," said a spokeswoman.
"But no company that operates online can provide a 100% guarantee that it won't be hacked.
"The Learning Lodge terms and conditions, like the T&Cs for many online sites and services, simply recognise that fact by limiting the company's liability for the acts of third parties such as hackers.
"Such limitations are commonplace on the web."
Full report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35532644