Tag: cctv
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Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days
Hackers physically compromised a Flock camera and found an encryption key, 27,000 clips, and 1.6 million images generated in 21 days. The post Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-flock-camera-hack-1-6m-images/
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Abandoned IoT apps keep sending sensitive data to broken servers
Millions of people still run smart home and IoT companion apps, the apps used to control devices like smart plugs, cameras, and thermostats, that stopped receiving updates … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/18/abandoned-iot-apps-data-security-risks/
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North Korean IT Workers Pay People to Sit Through Job Interviews While They Control the Computer
North Korean IT-worker operators are recruiting foreign nationals to sit on camera during remote job interviews. At the same time, the real candidate provides answers, completes coding tasks, or remotely controls the proxy’s computer, according to new research from Silent Push. The campaign turns ordinary job seekers into identity and payment intermediaries, creating a direct…
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Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
One hacked camera captured 1.6 million images and could detect people as well as cars. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/hackers-reveal-how-flock-cameras-really-track-cars-and-people/
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Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
One hacked camera captured 1.6 million images and could detect people as well as cars. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/hackers-reveal-how-flock-cameras-really-track-cars-and-people/
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Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
One hacked camera captured 1.6 million images and could detect people as well as cars. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/hackers-reveal-how-flock-cameras-really-track-cars-and-people/
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Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear
Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/flock-once-touted-its-cameras-as-made-in-the-usa-now-its-not-so-clear/
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Flock camera use by internal affairs unit puts DC police at odds with officers’ union
Tags: cctvWashington, D.C.’s police department has used information from Flock cameras for misconduct investigations, prompting a formal complaint from its officers’ union. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dc-police-union-opposes-flock-camera-use-probing-officers
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TP-Link Tapo Camera Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Admin Access Without Password
Tags: access, authentication, cctv, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, infrastructure, network, password, vulnerabilitySecurity researchers have revealed two vulnerabilities in TP-Link’s Tapo C200 smart camera that could enable nearby network attackers to bypass administrator authentication or disrupt the device’s management service. Khoi Tran and Thai Do from OPSWAT Unit 515 discovered these vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-15315 and CVE-2026-15316, during the company’s Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Graduate Fellowship Program. TP-Link…
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Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hackers-flock-camera-data-shows-how-system-works/
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Zero-Day Flaw in TP-Link Cameras Enables Eavesdropping
OPSWAT researchers find two zero-days in TP-Link cameras First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/zeroday-tplink-cameras/
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Zero-Day Flaw in TP-Link Cameras Enables Eavesdropping
OPSWAT researchers find two zero-days in TP-Link cameras First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/zeroday-tplink-cameras/
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You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V
Tags: cctvA new GTA mod lets you smash and shoot Flock’s automatic license plate readers around the fictional Los Santos. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/you-can-now-destroy-flock-cameras-for-cash-in-gta-v/
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Hackers Compromise More Than 14,500 Dahua Security Cameras in Massive Campaign
A large-scale campaign dubbed Operation CameraSwarm compromised at least 14,530 Dahua IP cameras and related surveillance devices in just 35 days. Exposing how unpatched flaws, weak credentials, and cloud-connected P2P features can turn video-security infrastructure into a remotely accessible attack surface. Threat intelligence firm Hunt.io reconstructed the operation after discovering an unsecured HTTP directory belonging…
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New $7 SweepLED Gadget Detects Hidden Cameras With 94% Accuracy in 5 Seconds
Researchers have developed SweepLED, a smartphone-based hidden-camera detection system that uses a low-cost LED accessory and computer vision to identify concealed lenses in under five seconds. The system is detailed in the research paper titled >>Hide-and-Sweep: Detecting Concealed Cameras via LED Illumination Sweeps.<< It is designed to help users identify covert cameras hidden in common…
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Researchers built a $7 gadget for anyone paranoid about hidden cameras in hotel rooms
Tags: cctvMost of us, staying in a hotel room or a vacation rental, have wondered at least once whether we’re safe there, whether someone might be watching or recording us without … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/03/smartphone-hidden-camera-detector-sweepled/
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This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/flock-ai-search-user-interface/
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Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’
The Nordic country says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/norway-considers-ban-on-camera-enabled-wearable-pervert-glasses/
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Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns
Flock’s searchable network of 130,000 license plate cameras around the U.S. have sparked bipartisan privacy and civil liberties concerns. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/09/01/florida-and-texas-move-to-block-flock-cameras-over-privacy-concerns/
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Could a Pattern on Your Clothing Fool Facial Recognition? Interview with Bill Swearingen
Can a pattern on your clothing change what a camera thinks it sees? Tom talks with Black Hat USA 2026 speaker Bill Swearingen about adversarial clothing research, why person detection and facial recognition are different problems, and what model limitations mean for biometric surveillance, privacy, and accountability. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Black……
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More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
Tags: cctvThe backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/08/28/more-americans-oppose-police-license-plate-cameras-than-support-them-survey/
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AI will not fix a governance problem in your camera estate
Camera systems often outlive the companies that install them. In this Help Net Security interview, Rob Janssens, EMEA Cyber Security Director at Hikvision Europe, discusses … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/27/rob-janssens-hikvision-europe-surveillance-camera-security/
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Microsoft tests new privacy controls for Windows 11 desktop apps
Microsoft has begun testing new privacy controls that will let Windows 11 users choose which desktop applications can access their camera, microphone, and precise location. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-privacy-controls-for-windows-11-desktop-apps/
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Russian Backdoor Found in Slovak Traffic Cameras
SMS Messages Could Enable Remote Access to Live Traffic Feeds. Slovakian cyber authorities have suspended the rollout of high-speed traffic cameras after a security investigation uncovered backdoors and multiple software weaknesses. The devices were reportedly rebranded versions of Russian-made cameras sold through a Cyprus-based company. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/russian-backdoor-found-in-slovak-traffic-cameras-a-32645
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Slovakia Warns of Cyber Risks in Road Speed Cameras
Slovakia warns that vulnerable speed cameras could expose vehicle data, enable remote access and provide attackers with a foothold into public networks. Slovakia’s National Security Authority, NBÚ, recently issued a warning about several road speed cameras, calling them a significant cyber threat. The alert is not about someone deleting a speeding ticket. It is about…
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Hackers compromise 14,500 Dahua web cameras in 35-day campaign
In a large-scale campaign that researchers dubbed CameraSwarm, hackers compromised more than 14,500 Dahua IP cameras mostly in Ukraine and Russia. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-compromise-14-500-dahua-web-cameras-in-35-day-campaign/
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Inside Operation CameraSwarm: How One Actor Took Over 14,000 Dahua Cameras
An exposed operator directory reveals how one actor compromised 14,000+ Dahua cameras across Ukraine and Russia, no password needed for most. A researcher discovered an exposed directory containing the tools of an attacker who compromised more than 14,000 Dahua cameras between June 17 and July 22, 2026, mainly in Ukraine and Russia. Hunt.io reconstructed the…
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Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/flock-safety-os-investigate/
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Comcast turns your Xfinity WiFi into a home motion detector
Comcast is promoting WiFi-based motion detection as a part of its new Xfinity Shield home protection platform, allowing routers and wireless devices to detect people moving through a home without cameras or motion sensors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/comcast-turns-your-xfinity-wifi-into-a-home-motion-detector/
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Project noRecognition: Teaching AI to Fool Surveillance Cameras
Researchers tested 31 million patterns to disrupt surveillance AI, with promising results but significant gaps between simulation and real-world use. The Kansas City-based cybersecurity researcher Bill Swearingen spent the past year doing something that sounds almost too simple to work: printing patterns, watching cameras fail to detect them, and repeating. TechCrunch reports that after roughly…