Russian website allows UK webcam and baby monitor feeds to be watched online, warns ICO

Sooraj Shah
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Data watchdog urges UK citizens to use strong passwords to prevent hackers from tapping into their cameras

A Russian website that allows people to watch live footage from insecure webcams, baby monitors, security cameras and CCTVs has been discovered. The website accesses information by using the def...

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