{"id":339472,"date":"2025-06-27T01:47:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=339472"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:17:08","slug":"over-40-000-cameras-are-exposed-online-have-you-checked-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/over-40-000-cameras-are-exposed-online-have-you-checked-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 40 000 cameras are exposed online: Have you checked yours?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the summer holidays approaching, many people install home security cameras for peace of mind while they\u2019re away.&nbsp;<strong>But what seems like a smart move can become a major privacy threat<\/strong>. According to cybersecurity firm Bitsight, more than&nbsp;<strong>40 000 cameras around the world are currently exposed online<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 and the owners may not even realise it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misconfigured cameras pose a serious privacy risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitsight researchers found that&nbsp;<strong>thousands of security cameras are accessible without passwords or encryption<\/strong>, making it easy for anyone to view live footage. This isn\u2019t limited to private homes \u2014&nbsp;<strong>offices, hospitals, shops and even ATMs have been affected<\/strong>, putting both individuals and institutions at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem lies in poor configuration. Many users don\u2019t change the default settings or fail to update their devices.&nbsp;<strong>Sometimes, accessing a live feed only requires knowing the device\u2019s IP address<\/strong>, no hacking skills needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These risks aren\u2019t new \u2014 and they\u2019re getting worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitsight raised the alarm in 2023, but&nbsp;<strong>three years later, the issue remains unresolved<\/strong>. What\u2019s more worrying is that footage from these unprotected cameras is being&nbsp;<strong>shared on the dark web<\/strong>, with links and even full video clips circulating freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States tops the list with over 14 000 vulnerable cameras, followed by Japan, Austria and several European countries.&nbsp;<strong>These figures show how widespread and persistent the problem is<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to secure your home camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news?&nbsp;<strong>Protecting your camera is easier than you think<\/strong>. Bitsight and manufacturers like TP-Link recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing default passwords for strong, unique ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the firmware up to date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disabling remote access when not needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a VPN for external access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most breaches happen due to basic user mistakes<\/strong>, not advanced cyberattacks. A few simple steps can make all the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the summer holidays approaching, many people install home security cameras for peace of mind while they\u2019re away.&nbsp;But what seems like a smart move can become a major privacy threat. According to cybersecurity firm Bitsight, more than&nbsp;40 000 cameras around the world are currently exposed online&nbsp;\u2014 and the owners may not even realise it. 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