http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/hacker-attempts-harass-toddler-through-baby-monitor-6C10916536
I never knew/thought about this being a possibility, but apparently one can remote access the equipment.
I am shuddering to think about the possible situations…
To make this horse related:
Many barn owners rely on the affordable systems to check on their horses during the day. I don’t think I’d feel to comfortable, knowing strangers can just peek over my shoulder!
Most security cameras here and in the barn are hard wired, as the security company warned against wireless for real security.
Wireless are handy and we have some of those also, but most of the ones the company uses to monitor are hard wired.
But how many on COTH alone have gone the economical route, have gotten a wireless unit so they could save the expense of having it wired etc…
But I guess it takes a bored hacker to find out you can breech a baby monitor!
(Probably right up there with remote enabling built in webcams on computers)
I saw a bit on the news the other night that hackers can back track pictures posted on social media from Iphones/smartphones. Something having to do with the GPS on the phone. They can track the address where the picture was taken. It was mainly coming from the children angle, but to keep this horse related someone could see your horse pics and try to steal your horse or equipment. The tip was to disable the GPS function if you were psoting pictures.
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I saw a bit on the news the other night that hackers can back track pictures posted on social media from Iphones/smartphones. Something having to do with the GPS on the phone. They can track the address where the picture was taken. It was mainly coming from the children angle, but to keep this horse related someone could see your horse pics and try to steal your horse or equipment. The tip was to disable the GPS function if you were psoting pictures.[/QUOTE]
Yes, it’s call geo tagging, no big deal when you take pictures of landmarks, but scary when it’s your possessions or kids.
It can be disabled though.
On the same note: many smartphone users have crap security on their devices, yet use the phones for all kinds of sensitive activities, like banking, etc…newer models I have been told are even more dangerous, since they exchange data by being in the mere proximity! Same with ‘The Cloud’.
The bad guys are already there.
I was just startled to learn baby monitors can be hacked as well.
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Yes, it’s call geo tagging, no big deal when you take pictures of landmarks, but scary when it’s your possessions or kids.
It can be disabled though.
On the same note: many smartphone users have crap security on their devices, yet use the phones for all kinds of sensitive activities, like banking, etc…newer models I have been told are even more dangerous, since they exchange data by being in the mere proximity! Same with ‘The Cloud’.
The bad guys are already there.
I was just startled to learn baby monitors can be hacked as well.[/QUOTE]
This has been in the news before.
I know some video monitors can also “switch”. So if you and your nearby neighbor both use the same model for your kids, you might see the other child on your monitor. Now, that’s more an issue in subdivisions and apartment buildings.
Less likely an issue for people who monitor their horses.
I believe the case you posted they used a password, but the webcam’s password was the default one. Setting up your own passwords, protecting your wireless, putting locks on your phones and devices… All important.
I don’t think random hackers could find the barn based on footage, but I may be wrong.
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This has been in the news before.
I know some video monitors can also “switch”. So if you and your nearby neighbor both use the same model for your kids, you might see the other child on your monitor. Now, that’s more an issue in subdivisions and apartment buildings.
Less likely an issue for people who monitor their horses.
I believe the case you posted they used a password, but the webcam’s password was the default one. Setting up your own passwords, protecting your wireless, putting locks on your phones and devices… All important.
I don’t think random hackers could find the barn based on footage, but I may be wrong.[/QUOTE]
replace random with target.
The world is a big bad place.
That’s why we do have security cameras, etc…
Most hackers are only in it for the mischief, but there are vile people out there as well.
Also, passwords can be hacked as well.
There is always a down side to ease of use…
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