We don’t want to see what you do behind closed doors, but lots of hackers would be happy to pull up a chair to view that video stream.
Tag Archives: webcams
Google removes option to disable Nest cams’ status light
It’s more of a “post-purchase middle finger” to customers than a privacy plus, say some outraged users who use the cams to catch crooks.
Zoom flaw could force Mac users into meetings, expose video feed
Its local web server reportedly also automatically reinstalls Zoom if a user removes the app and joins a meeting.
Used Nest cams were letting previous owners spy on you
Google says it’s fixed the issue, but we haven’t heard details on how many, and which, products were affected.
Hacker talks to baby through Nest security cam, jacks up thermostat
Yet another family unnerved by yet another voice coming from a nursery webcam serves as yet another argument against password reuse.
Hijacked Nest cam broadcasts bogus warning about incoming missiles
A hacked Nest camera broadcast the fake warning about incoming North Korean missiles, sending a family into “five minutes of sheer terror.”
Prison smuggler busted by his own drone camera
It turns out that drones advertised off the back of beautiful aerial shots also take great videos of murky drug dens.
Airbnb launches investigation after man finds hidden camera in clock
Trust your gut: if staring at that common object in your rental gives you the heebie jeebies, it might be because it’s staring back at you.
How to secure your baby monitor
Two more families say they’ve had baby monitors turned into nursery-room eavesdropping bugs. Here’s how to button up your baby’s security, camera, Wi-Fi, router and all. 
Baby cam plays creepy music, moves of its own accord
Yes, the wireless cam was possessed – by the spirit of whoever hijacked the Foscam IP device to spy on a Minnesota couple’s baby. 