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Security flaw in a popular smart helmet allowed silent location tracking | TechCrunch

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Livall makes internet-connected helmets that allow groups of skiers or bike riders to talk with each other using the helmet’s in-built speaker and microphone, and share their real-time location.

A security researcher found a simple flaw that allowed easy access to any group's audio chats and location data.

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