Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
Summary
Hackers took down a Flock Safety camera, copied its stored data, and shared it with media outlets. This revealed how the cameras track cars, people, and license plates and showed the company’s claims about encryption may not be fully true.Key Facts
- Hackers removed a camera and copied nearly all the data stored inside it.
- They found an encryption key on the device that unlocked videos of thousands of vehicle detections.
- The camera software detects not only cars and license plates but also people and bicycles.
- The system can capture many images of the same vehicle, including details like bumper stickers or flags.
- Flock Safety’s cameras send images and data to company servers where license plates and vehicle details are read.
- Local police and many other agencies across the U.S. can access this data through Flock’s national network.
- This national sharing has raised privacy concerns, including some law enforcement using the data for immigration enforcement and other sensitive investigations.
- Some towns and police departments have stopped using Flock cameras or taken measures to discourage vandalism.
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