Signs that your family's surveillance camera has been hacked

A fact that not everyone knows, is the security camera system, especially for systems with unsecured network connections. Hackers can attack security cameras with low security to track, even invade your private life and use the information gained for malicious purposes.

When hackers attack and gain control, they will try to hide the presence on your system. However, there are still some signs to help you identify the camera system has been hacked.

Unusual noise from the security camera

If the security camera makes strange or unusual noises, it is likely that the hacker has gained control and is operating the system to view and record all your activities.

If the LED is blinking abnormally, it's possible that a hacker is trying to access your webcam.

The camera LED is blinking

Take a look at the webcam in the security camera system, if the LED flashes abnormally, it is possible that hackers are trying to access your webcam. Please restart the computer, if the light continues to blink, your security camera has been compromised.

You do not turn on the webcam and the light is still on, which is also a sign that your security camera has been attacked.

The camera rotates abnormally

If your home security camera automatically rotates to different positions in the house or moves with you every time you move, it is very likely that a hacker is controlling it to collect information and track you.

Security settings of the camera have been changed

Passwords are returned to the default or changed even if you do not interfere is also an indication that hackers have touched your system. So, regularly check the security settings on the camera to check if they are still safe or not.

Mobile data traffic or network traffic changes abnormally

Monitor the Internet traffic of the network system that the security camera is using if it sees a sudden increase in traffic, it is possible that hackers are entering your camera system.

To avoid the unfortunate risks that may occur, take precautions to ensure the safety and privacy of your family.

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