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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Simon on November 20, 2014, 14:42

Title: Webcams warning
Post by: Simon on November 20, 2014, 14:42

The public is being warned about a website containing thousands of live feeds to baby monitors, stand-alone webcams and CCTV systems.

Data watchdogs across the world have drawn attention to the Russian-based site, which broadcasts footage from systems using either default passwords or no log-in codes at all.

The site lists streams from more than 250 countries and other territories.

It currently provides 500 feeds from the UK alone.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30121159

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: Clive on November 20, 2014, 16:19

I heard this includes webcams built into TV sets.  I suspect the owners of the rogue website will be very bored for most of the time.   :)x

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: sam on November 20, 2014, 22:30

They say they are doing it to educate

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: Simon on November 20, 2014, 23:04

Yeah, right...  :o:

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: daveeb on November 21, 2014, 10:40

Quote from: sam on November 20, 2014, 22:30

They say they are doing it to educate

I'm a bit ignorant on the most popular colour schemes in ladies beach volleyball changing rooms, any links to help educate me gratefully received  :thumb:

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: Simon on November 21, 2014, 11:15

It's red.  Oops!  :blush:

Title: Re: Webcams warning
Post by: Clive on November 21, 2014, 12:23

 ;D