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Smart webcam can go rogue to spy on kids, Bitdefender finds

Bitdefender researchers are constantly analyzing the security posture of various gadgets which may pose privacy and security risks to home users and their networks. The device follows the standard setup routine, creating a hotspot during configuration via a wireless network. Once installed, the corresponding mobile application tries to establish a connection with the devices hotspot and after it detects it, the app connects to it automatically. The app asks the user to introduce the. credentials of his home network, which it transmits to the device. The attacker can take advantage of the cameras push notification feature and grab the. new password faster.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/smart-webcam-can-go-rogue-to-spy-on-kids-bitdefender-finds/

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