Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves
4 months ago
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- Flock surveillance cameras, specifically the AI-enabled Condor models, were found to have exposed livestreams and administrator control panels to the open internet.
- These cameras can track and zoom in on individuals in public spaces like streets, parking lots, and playgrounds, capturing high-resolution footage.
- Exposed feeds allowed anyone to watch live footage, access 30 days of archived video, and manipulate camera settings without authentication.
- The exposure was discovered by technologist Benn Jordan and security researcher Jon Gaines, who used tools like Shodan to identify the vulnerabilities.
- Footage from the exposed feeds was used to identify individuals, highlighting the potential for misuse and privacy violations.
- Condor cameras were observed tracking people in various scenarios, including a woman walking her dog and children playing on a playground.
- The researchers emphasized the dangers of such exposures, particularly the ability to surveil unattended children in public spaces.