A security camera hack occurs when an unwanted person gains access to your security cameras via a network or internet feed. The hacker could be a teenager showing off his tech skills to peers, a current or former employee wanting to gain business intelligence, or a criminal wanting to observe security measures or even disable them. Large scale hacks have occurred when internet activists such as Anonymous target specific businesses or industries.
We have installed 10,000+ i.p. security cameras and we have NOT experienced security vulnerabilities or hacking. As a professional installation company we take extra security measures.
Spoiler: It wouldn't be responsible for us to tell you how to hack a security camera. Instead we share
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT A SECURITY CAMERA HACK:
1. Install the latest firmware on all i.p. security cameras, recorders, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
Updating the firmware will correct any known security issues and sometimes add security functions to the device.
2. Do not use default passwords or leave them blank.
Things to consider when picking a password:
- Do not use common words, phone numbers, address etc.
- Use a password min 8 characters long. with a combination of lower & upper case letters and numbers
- This applies to the router, some switches, i.p. security cameras, and network video recorders.
3. Keep track of who has access to your security systems.
-Do they really need it?
-Do they need to view all cameras or just a few?
-Terminate security access when an employee leaves
4. If you have remote access to a site with your smartphone, make sure your smartphone is locked when not in use.
Some apps will give you full access to the setup of i.p. security cameras and/or NVR (network video recorder).
5. If the NVR is connected to a network that has Wi-Fi, ensure that the Wi-Fi is using encryption and again it has a strong password.
If you are having a problem with Theft (or would like to prevent one)
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