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theverge ai · October 15, 2026

Eiliko robot toy sends user secrets to Chinese servers, vulnerable to hacking

eiliko robot toy stores user conversations on chinese servers, accessible to hackers, affecting users' privacy and security.

the eiliko robot toy, a digital pet that can change expressions to match users' moods, stores conversations on chinese servers, where hackers can gain access or hijack its personality. a security researcher discovered that the company's service was unprotected, allowing access to 13 million conversations from tens of thousands of people, including children's profiles. the database contains sensitive information such as user names, ages, birthdays, professions, and family details, which can be used for scams or other malicious purposes.

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