Consumer Reports: Budget Video Doorbells Have Serious Security Flaws
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Budget $30-40 video doorbell cameras from brands like Eken and Tuck have serious security vulnerabilities, according to Consumer Reports.
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The vulnerabilities allow hackers to take over the cameras, access video feeds and user information.
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The cameras send data like IP addresses and Wi-Fi network names unencrypted over the internet.
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Consumer Reports disclosed the issues to vendors but found similar vulnerable cameras still on sale on sites like Amazon, Walmart and Temu.
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Lack of encryption and reliance on cloud services makes many internet-connected cameras prone to privacy and security risks.