Just an add-on to my previous post regarding re-used passwords and Ring cameras. (previous post here) A US man has sued Ring after his camera was hacked and used to harass his children. Here’s the story: Ring Camera hacked
Once again, be careful when purchasing a lot of these new “WiFi” cameras and doorbells. I’m not saying there aren’t good ones out there, you just need to do some research.
Try not to ‘impulse’ by these. Take a while, google the maker, read the reviews, and even google if it has been hacked before. Most of these cameras (doorbells) have their own little WiFi network, that you connect to, then an app to connect it to your network. Sometimes, those little networks stay wide open and fail to secure, leaving your login information sitting right out in the open.
Most companies have discovered this and have deployed patches and firmware updates, although I would still suggest doing a little research before buying.
Sevenowl
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