Peek-a-Boo: 40,000 Security Cameras Wide Open for the World!
A new study by BitSight TRACE reveals that over 40,000 security cameras are openly accessible online. These cameras, intended to protect us, are actually putting us at risk due to a lack of passwords. It’s like leaving your door wide open and wondering why raccoons are in your living room.
Hot Take:
***”In a world where big brother is watching, it turns out everyone else might be too. Who knew your pet cam could be the latest star of a global security fiasco?!”***
Key Points:
– Over 40,000 security cameras worldwide are accessible online without passwords, posing significant privacy risks.
– The US leads with 14,000 exposed cameras, followed by Japan, Austria, Czechia, and South Korea.
– Cameras in homes, businesses, and public transport are vulnerable, exposing private and sensitive areas.
– Discussions on the dark web reveal that cybercriminals are exploiting these open cameras.
– Key security tips include updating firmware, changing default credentials, and using firewalls and VPNs.