The beauty of the modern age is
that you can check out your home when you are away through security cameras
over the internet. And if you have a baby cam, you can see what your child is
doing while you are in another part of the house.
However, if your security camera,
baby cam, or web cam are connected to the internet, strangers have the
capability of looking into your home through your own equipment.
According to press reports, there
is at least one website, that is based in Russia, that broadcasts live video
from unsecured or poorly secured web cams from around the world. Reports say
that the web site claims its purpose is to publicize the problem of poorly
secured web cams. But people who might have nefarious purposes can take
advantage of this web site. And this does make one think that there could be
people who troll for unsecured cameras online that do not advertise their
activities.
The best way to protect yourself
from someone intruding through your security web cam or baby cam is to change
the password for the camera to a strong password like you would on your
financial or online shopping accounts. The best time to change the devise’s
password is when you buy a security camera or baby cam. Look up the way to
change the password in the device’s manual and then change the password to a
strong password. If there is not a method to change the default password,
return the device to the retailer and find one that allows you to change the
password.
Also, some cyber security experts
recommend securing your router also so that it has a strong password that is
not a default password. A secure router will help keep any device that connects
to the internet through your router. This includes your PC, any laptops,
tablets, smart phones, or newer Internet of Things (IoT) devices. For
information on how to change a router password, watch this very good video:
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