Saturday 30 January 2016

NYC Investigates Baby Monitor Hacking: Parents Warned Against Predators Using WiFi-Connected Cameras to Spy on Children

Hackers and online predators have been using baby monitors in order to exploit children and strike fear to parents. Recently, the Department of Consumers Affairs (DCA) in New York issued a warning against the security vulnerabilities of some WiFi-enabled cameras that can put your child at risk of being watched by strangers lurking on the Internet.

“Video monitors are intended to give parents peace of mind when they are away from their children, but the reality is quite terrifying,” Julie Menin, DCA Commissioner, said on a statement. “If they aren’t secure, they can provide easy access for predators to watch and even speak to our children. For the full article click here 



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