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Vatican eRosary app hacked multiple times just days after launch [View all]
Source: Euronews
Vatican eRosary app hacked multiple times just days after launch
By Euronews • last updated: 25/10/2019 - 19:58
A new gadget aimed at getting more young people to pray has been hacked at least three times in the days since its launch.
The Vatican unveiled its "smart" Rosary bracelet in mid-October.
It is activated by making the sign of the cross and connects to the "Click to Pray" eRosary app, which is designed to "engage young people" in prayer.
But just days after its launch, security concerns emerged.
One security researcher — who reportedly hacked the app in just 15 minutes — claimed on Twitter that he had contacted the Vatican afterwards so they could fix the issue together.
According to the report, a security flaw in the mobile application could allow an attacker to take over the account of the victim and get the victim's personal information just by knowing the person's email address.
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By Euronews • last updated: 25/10/2019 - 19:58
A new gadget aimed at getting more young people to pray has been hacked at least three times in the days since its launch.
The Vatican unveiled its "smart" Rosary bracelet in mid-October.
It is activated by making the sign of the cross and connects to the "Click to Pray" eRosary app, which is designed to "engage young people" in prayer.
But just days after its launch, security concerns emerged.
One security researcher — who reportedly hacked the app in just 15 minutes — claimed on Twitter that he had contacted the Vatican afterwards so they could fix the issue together.
According to the report, a security flaw in the mobile application could allow an attacker to take over the account of the victim and get the victim's personal information just by knowing the person's email address.
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Read more: https://www.euronews.com/2019/10/25/vatican-erosary-app-hacked-multiple-times-just-days-after-launch
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Source: Engadget
Vatican launches $110 'click to pray' wearable rosary
The device is designed to teach young people about the Catholic faith.
Rachel England, @rachel_england
10.16.19 in Wearables
The Vatican is hoping to attract tech-savvy youngsters to the Catholic Church with the launch of a "Click to Pray" eRosary -- a wearable device connected to a mobile app that's activated by making the sign of the cross.
The device -- which can be worn as a bracelet -- is made up of 10 consecutive black agate and hematite rosary beads, plus a data-storing "smart cross." Once activated, the wearer can choose to pray the standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic rosary, which will be updated throughout the year. The device shows progress throughout each prayer and keeps track of each rosary completed.
The Vatican says the device -- part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network -- is designed as a tech-based teaching tool for learning "how to pray the rosary for peace in the world." The corresponding app features personalized religious content, as well as health tracking info gleaned from the bracelet. It's on sale now for 99 euros ($110/£85).
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The device is designed to teach young people about the Catholic faith.
Rachel England, @rachel_england
10.16.19 in Wearables
The Vatican is hoping to attract tech-savvy youngsters to the Catholic Church with the launch of a "Click to Pray" eRosary -- a wearable device connected to a mobile app that's activated by making the sign of the cross.
The device -- which can be worn as a bracelet -- is made up of 10 consecutive black agate and hematite rosary beads, plus a data-storing "smart cross." Once activated, the wearer can choose to pray the standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic rosary, which will be updated throughout the year. The device shows progress throughout each prayer and keeps track of each rosary completed.
The Vatican says the device -- part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network -- is designed as a tech-based teaching tool for learning "how to pray the rosary for peace in the world." The corresponding app features personalized religious content, as well as health tracking info gleaned from the bracelet. It's on sale now for 99 euros ($110/£85).
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Read more: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/16/vatican-click-to-pray-wearable-rosary/
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