Security News > 2020 > November > Holiday gifts getting smarter, but creepier when it comes to privacy and security

A Hamilton Beach Smart Coffee Maker that could eavesdrop, an Amazon Halo fitness tracker that measures the tone of your voice, and a robot-building kit that puts your kid's privacy at risk are among the 37 creepiest holiday gifts of 2020 according to Mozilla.

The guide includes a "Best Of" category, which singles out products that get privacy and security right, while a "Privacy Not Included" warning icon alerts consumers when a product has especially problematic privacy practices.

"Holiday gifts are getting 'smarter' each year: from watches that collect more and more health data, to drones with GPS, to home security cameras connected to the cloud," said Ashley Boyd, Mozilla's Vice President of Advocacy.

"Unfortunately, these gifts are often getting creepier, too. Poor security standards and privacy practices can mean that your connected gift isn't bringing joy, but rather prying eyes and security vulnerabilities."

Boyd added: "Privacy Not Included helps consumers prioritize privacy and security when shopping. The guide also keeps companies on their toes, calling out privacy flaws and applauding privacy features."

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