Parents beware! Your fingerprints may no longer be secure against hackers. No, hackers haven’t discovered some new fangled technology to lift your fingerprints over the telephone. The danger is right under the noses of parents, and when parents nap, the newest generation of hackers are getting a head start on disrupting household economics.

While the reports about the six-year-old hacker state that only a few items were returned, it seems unlikely that any retailer would refuse to return purchases made under these pretenses. While the parents opted to keep the majority of the purchases and just give them to their daughter as her Christmas gifts, they likely would’ve been able to return more of the purchases with some negotiating.

When Children Steal From Parents?

When a child steals from their parents, technically, it is still considered stealing despite the rationale the child puts forth. Whether or not parents decide to press charges, or even call the police, is a different story. And while the thought of a six year old carefully using her napping mother’s finger to order some toys online is hilarious, it’s actually a crime.

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