Security Flaws in Ultra-Cheap Smart Glasses Expose Australians' Data

• •Ultra-cheap smart glasses expose sensitive user data due to serious security flaws.
• •Attackers can access glasses via Bluetooth without any password protection.
• •Legal experts warn of potential breaches of Australian privacy and consumer laws.

An investigation revealed that a new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses is exposing Australians' personal data to hackers. Cybersecurity experts found multiple vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to access the glasses via Bluetooth without a password. The flaws include the ability to hijack devices, intercept audio and images, and impersonate other users. Legal experts indicated that these vulnerabilities likely breach Australian privacy laws. Public backlash has grown, leading at least one supplier to halt sales. The glasses, which can capture images and audio discreetly, have been nicknamed 'pervert glasses' due to privacy concerns. The testing assessed two pairs of glasses priced at AU$60 and AU$110, both relying on the same mobile app.