Doorbell camera vulnerability: consumers warned of danger

Information security inside and outside the home is becoming a topic of discussion due to a Consumer Reports report on doorbell camera vulnerabilities. These cameras, sold under a variety of brands, have been found to be susceptible to potential criminal exploitation and allow unauthorised individuals to easily access images and videos from the devices.

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According to them, doorbell cameras sold under brands such as Aiwit, Andoe, Eken and others have critical security issues. They said that anyone can easily hack into these cameras, access the video stream and photos, and control the device even after it is returned to the owner.

Unlike other vulnerabilities, these cameras do not even require local access to be hacked. Attackers can use simple methods, such as the camera's serial number, to access remote images and videos. Other possible dangers lie in the ability to send fake video and audio recordings.

First, these vulnerabilities pose serious privacy and security issues for users. Attackers can easily use these cameras for illegal surveillance or even to commit crimes. Secondly, it opens the door to further attacks and abuses in the field of information security.

So far, it is known that some retailers, such as Temu, have stopped selling some camera models. However, some other popular platforms, including Amazon, continue to sell these products, raising serious questions about their security and consumer protection policies.

Experts advise to be careful when choosing doorbell cameras and other devices with increased security risk. In addition, it is important to keep track of software updates and take all necessary security measures to protect your devices and personal data.

Source: The Verge