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Do you regularly check the IP history of your surveillance system?
A team of security researchers recently discovered that 18 brands of security cameras are
susceptible to hacking, allowing criminals to watch, copy and alter video data. Robbers can
even turn off these surveillance cameras before entering a house.
Solutions:
Check whether your device is operating through the networking system UPnP. According to
researchers from the NCC Group, this widely-used system is highly vulnerable to attacks.
Several vendors have started turning off UPnP by default in their devices.
Regularly monitor the IP history of your security system to detect any unidentified or unknown IP
address.
Security experts also recommend purchasing brand new surveillance cameras because used
ones may have implanted hacking devices. Be on the safe side: avoid crackable home security
equipment by getting new and reliable devices.
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