Security · 2h ago
IP Crawl Maps Thousands of Unsecured Webcams Online
IP Crawl has cataloged over 100,000 open webcams accessible without authentication, creating a searchable atlas of live feeds from around the world. The project scans public IP ranges to find devices streaming video over HTTP, exposing privacy risks in consumer and industrial cameras. Researchers warn the map highlights the scale of insecure IoT devices still connected to the internet.
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While useful for security research, the atlas also lowers the barrier for casual surveillance, raising ethical questions about responsible disclosure.
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