Protecting our children from the dangers on the internet is something all parents strive for and struggle with. When you find a toy that you think is safe, and will educate and entertain your child, you buy it. Right? That’s why parents bought and continue to buy LeapFrog’s LeapPad Ultimate.
The Checkmarx Security Research Team recently considered how a cyber-attacker might approach attacking this type of device. Although it was designed to be safe overall, our researchers found multiple security vulnerabilities that were quite concerning. This type of research activity is part of our ongoing efforts to drive the necessary changes in software security practices among vendors that manufacture consumer-based IoT devices, while bringing more security awareness amid the consumers who use them. Protecting privacy of consumers, and especially children, must be a priority for all of us in today’s increasingly-connected world.
At the end of this blog and in our technical report, we share how we disclosed this information to LeapFrog Enterprises and the fast action the company took to remediate these vulnerabilities. The seriousness LeapFrog demonstrated, and their lightning-fast responsiveness, deserves commendation.
LeapFrog’s LeapPad Ultimate Ready for School Tablet
The LeapPad Ultimate offers parents a worry-free option when it comes to getting their children access to a tablet that provides games, videos, eBooks, and other school-readiness applications. With just a few steps from an adult, you can get your 3 to 6-year-old children exploring all kinds of fun apps. They can personalize their user account with their name of course and maybe even a selfie.
