Cybersecurity experts warn that the search engine, which offers free and paid services, could be exploited by paedophiles, even terrorists, after site offers free views via unsecured cameras.
Internet users in Hong Kong, China and elsewhere are at risk of being spied on through unsecured webcams courtesy of a new service being offered by Internet of Things search engine Shodan.
A quick search by the South China Morning Post for screenshots originating in Hong Kong turned up 161 results – with most coming from security cameras and webcams in residential homes and offices.
Every screenshot is furnished with an IP address and most pinpoint the device’s location in the city, at least down to the district. A mother carrying her child is captured in one image, and the accompanying information suggests they are located somewhere in the city’s Central district.
Even more disconcertingly, the Post was able to access 50 of the Hong Kong screenshots simply by signing up for the site’s free - not paid - service.
This will no doubt prey on HongKongers’ growing fears of being hacked or spied on by foreign governments or unknown parties.
Five point for enhance your webcams security:
- Do not use the factory default password
- Regular update your password
- Enable the light of the cam when someone are connecting
- Use secure third party DNS services, etc; Dyndns or No-IP services
- Use VPN connect to your home network for webcam access
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