The web of things is here, bringing with it devices that are mostly not so safe. From time to time we have published several cases of hacks in baby monitor cameras.
After numerous reports of hacked devices used to monitor babies, the New York Consumer Department has launched a survey of children's companies manufacturing these devices and security protocols they use.
According to the statement of New York DCA Commissioner Julie Menin:
“The video monitors are meant for parents who want to keep an eye on the little ones children them, they are not safe, since they provide easy access to any predator who wants to monitor what our children are doing and saying.”
"The online ones connected devices, such as video surveillance projection screens are very practical – but without the proper safeguards, they pose serious risks to the privacy of those who use them. We encourage parents to take the appropriate steps to make sure their devices are secure and ask manufacturers to make security their top priority.”
The Federal Trade Commission has reviewed five popular baby monitors and discovered that four of them gave easy access to anyone interested.
Only one in five used a strong password, while the others used easy passwords such as the ever-popular "password."
Furthermore, two out of five did not use any encryption between them screen και του router, ενώ η τρίτη δεν είχε απολύτως καμία κρυπτογράφηση μεταξύ του δρομολογητή και του διαδικτύου.
Rapid 7 security company had similar findings after testing 9 baby monitors.
"Eight of the nine cameras got an F and one got a minus D," says Rapid 9 security researcher Mark Stanislav.
"Each device contains a hidden account that the consumer can not change. Whether it is an administrator account or a support account, it gives access backdoor cuts for hacks on camera. "
