Smart chastity device could be hacked to lock users in permanently, security experts warn

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A significant security flaw with an internet-connected chastity device means it can be hacked to lock users in permanently, researchers have warned. Security firm Pen Test Partners discovered that the Qiui Cellmate is vulnerable to remote attacks, potentially leaving thousands of users locked in while simultaneously exposing their location and other personal data. Qiui advertises the Cellmate as “the world’s first app-controlled chastity device”, offering features that include “worldwide control via app”. “We discovered that remote attackers could prevent the Bluetooth lock from being opened, permanently locking the user in the device,” researchers at Pen Test Partners wrote in a blog post.