What are the privacy vulnerabilities of home cameras?

Privacy vulnerabilities in home cameras exist in the following four aspects:

1, the smart camera cracking method is on sale online.

Baidu Post Bar found that there are a large number of posts and messages selling family smart camera cracking methods and family life videos, with prices ranging from 20 to 300 yuan. The seller also claimed that using the experience "is like having the eye of God" and "technology changes life".

2. Some webcams have hidden dangers of "weak passwords"

Wu Zhuoqun, Dean of the Security Research Institute of Hangzhou Anheng Information Technology Company, has done security monitoring for some smart camera companies. He found that many manufacturers' products have the problem of "not forcing users to change their initial passwords or even setting passwords" in software settings.

3. The technology investment of manufacturers is not enough.

Vendors can't cut down on technical security investment such as malicious code protection, cloud encryption, weak password verification and access control just for market competition. Once the "grey rhinoceros" of security incidents comes, businesses will lose more consumers.

4. Relevant technical standards

Cao Ning, director of video products in the Internet of Things Department of China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute, called for the introduction of technical standards for information security in the field of home video surveillance as soon as possible to stop the "illegal eye" of spying on privacy through technical barriers.

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How to use home camera correctly;

Buy from regular channels

When buying a camera, you should choose a big brand camera produced by a regular manufacturer, carefully check the relevant instructions and manufacturer's statements, and fully understand the functions of buying products and services. Do not buy "three noes" products.

Set the password correctly

Setting the password correctly can greatly improve the security of home cameras. Password settings should be complicated and revised regularly. Don't set multi-level passwords to the same password, otherwise it will lose the meaning of multi-level passwords.

Avoid private areas

Don't aim the camera at private areas such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and always check whether the angle of the camera has changed. If you find that the actual shooting angle and installation have changed, you need to be alert to the security of the account.

Regular antivirus

Develop a good habit of regularly killing viruses. At the same time, we should pay attention to the news about the safety of the brand cameras we use. If you find a loophole in the equipment, you should stop using it and wait for the manufacturer to update it to ensure that the software you use is the latest version.