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Hackers rip down Flock camera, steal its data, share findings with media

Hackers rip down Flock camera, steal its data, share findings with media

Summary

A hacker group called stegan0gram took down a Flock security camera and stole its data. They discovered the camera software creates many images of one vehicle to build a unique digital fingerprint. The group shared this information with Wired and 404 Media, who investigated the issue further.

Key Facts

  • The hacker group is named stegan0gram.
  • They physically removed a Flock security camera to access its data.
  • The camera software takes dozens of pictures of the same vehicle as it drives by.
  • These images are used to create a unique “signature” or digital fingerprint of the vehicle.
  • The hackers shared their findings with two media outlets: Wired and 404 Media.
  • Wired and 404 Media conducted a joint investigation based on the data.
  • The investigation focused on a 21-day period of recorded data.
  • The findings raise concerns about privacy and how vehicle data is collected and stored.
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