Freaky New Search Engine Lets You Watch Strangers Webcams
Jan 26, 2016 12:27:55 GMT -6
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Post by Rickster on Jan 26, 2016 12:27:55 GMT -6
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Shodan Search Engine
At some point you have to be responsible for your own security even if it is technically difficult. Other wise you leave yourself and all of your personal information vulnerable on the internet. At least have the smarts to hire someone who is educated in computer security at its basics if you can't manage it. If you are not willing to do the basics then you and your webcam will end up searchable on the internet as well and nobody should feel sorry for you. This can't be a surprise to anybody.
I am surprised that law enforcement would let this happen, but it makes me think they like this kind of availability as well. When it's legal for LEO's to pull you over and suck out the contents of your phone without your knowledge they must absolutely love this handy little search engine. They even have the ability to act like a cell tower pull up in front of your house and when you phone logs into the phoney tower it gives them access to your phone. THey can read your emails, text messages, call logs, phone book, and view stored photos. Welcome to the new age of unsecure electronics.
This is why in other post I have said if you are interested in true security don't have anything in your home with remote access via your phone or computer. Some people like the new bluetooth or network door locks, so when the house keeper for example shows up you can let them in from anywhere. Unscrupulous people, ill informed law enforcement, or even nosy government, can probably open the door faster than you can. Wireless is your friend if you trust your government local or federal, all hackers have been arrested, and nice people rule the world. You might even want to ask yourself if the NSA, FBI, DEA, DHS et. wanted access to homes throughout America just start a business making network accessible doorbells, door locks, and easy to hack webcams. THe phrase look see takes on a whole new meaning.
Shodan Search Engine
"Over the years everything that’s digital has become exponentially cheaper, faster, and more efficient, including webcams. These devices have become so ubiquitous that there are now cameras in most homes and businesses. Unfortunately, these cheap little cameras have no security. Most customers simply aren’t concerned about them being hacked, so in an effort to save money, the manufacturers haven’t bothered equip these devices with any security protocols or passwords."
At some point you have to be responsible for your own security even if it is technically difficult. Other wise you leave yourself and all of your personal information vulnerable on the internet. At least have the smarts to hire someone who is educated in computer security at its basics if you can't manage it. If you are not willing to do the basics then you and your webcam will end up searchable on the internet as well and nobody should feel sorry for you. This can't be a surprise to anybody.
"This state of affairs has led search engines like “Shodan” to launch a service that allows anyone to view these camera feeds in real-time. Shodan searches the internet for unsecured IP addresses, and makes them available to paid users of the website. There are webcam feeds of children sleeping, schools, marijuana grow operations, banks, kitchens and garages, from all over the world. Pretty much any location where you would expect to see a webcam, there’s an unsecured video feed that you can watch."
I am surprised that law enforcement would let this happen, but it makes me think they like this kind of availability as well. When it's legal for LEO's to pull you over and suck out the contents of your phone without your knowledge they must absolutely love this handy little search engine. They even have the ability to act like a cell tower pull up in front of your house and when you phone logs into the phoney tower it gives them access to your phone. THey can read your emails, text messages, call logs, phone book, and view stored photos. Welcome to the new age of unsecure electronics.
"Make no mistake, this situation isn’t going away anytime soon. The whole “internet of things” idea that the tech community has been pushing for in recent years, hinges on devices that are incredibly cheap. Unfortunately, cheap devices often lack security. The smart homes of the future will likely be nothing more than human zoos that anyone can spy on from anywhere in the world."
