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While all internet-connected devices have vulnerabilities, cameras have a terrible reputation for leaking private sensitive information, and, even worse, they can be entry points for hackers.

”For example, in 2020, over 50,000 home cameras were hacked, leading the footage to be posted online,” Kalif shared.

Homeowners appreciate the option to review recordings and provide the footage to law enforcement if something happens. However, according to Ribeiro, this functionality often requires device providers to keep footage on the cloud, giving bad actors direct and often live information about what happens in the home.

Even camera vendors cannot be trusted with private information that could be easily sold to marketing data brokers. Smart baby monitors are even worse.

“Strangers have been known to interact with children via cloud-based baby monitors. As a parent in cybersecurity and privacy, this is not a risk I take or would recommend anyone else take,” Ribeiro said.

Cybernews already reported that many IP camera owners have their devices exposed online and accessible to anyone.

Please consider a non cloud solution like we provide. Have a Happy Holidays and stay safe.