How hackers could use smart home devices to spy on you (Marketplace)

Smart home devices are supposed to increase convenience and security, but Marketplace reveals they could actually be making your home, your family and your data more vulnerable, and putting your privacy at risk.
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[@Joshua97776]

Anything that’s connected to the internet can be hacked PERIOD

[@Boygadget]

No really - it depends on your security policies

[@danif620]

You can maximize your security but as long you are on the internet, there is no privacy. Your own devices are sending info out there like cookies and stuff

[@gastcast2959]

not necessarily, with updates and proper security measurers it is almost im possible to hack, for instance linux, it is almost impossible to get in to it and if you do u dont have admin privlages

[@Beeton93]

Two factor Authentication. Not changing your password is just plain dumb

[@Keep-on-ok]

Bibbs Turn your computer off when not in use.

[@LovingTheCountryLife-fp2ef]

My house is dumb. I like it that way.

[@jameelsazam2827]

👍🏾🙂

[@diana77709]

So lol.....me too! I'm with you on that!😄

[@kennedyross8371]

google customer 😂😂😂

[@daetyme998]

me too, I don';t even have a cell phone!

[@heatherhart5803]

Same

[@DeakE2003]

I’ve been telling people about this stuff for years...in the USA they try to pretend people are crazy when they say this stuff is going on.

[@saxopio6280]

how are you?

[@jlogic1491]

JaxZion Justice Deak Same here and they just double down.

[@DemonNutt]

Okay Edward Snowden

[@DeakE2003]

Eli Mendo - do you always prove your lack of comprehension in so few words?

[@DemonNutt]

And please don’t use a lack of words when explaining :)

[@zara8590]

i’m glad u came to warn these people. this is heartbreaking that people actually do this.

[@dario1965]

It's about time people examine their attitudes towards technology in general. Great report, thanks.

[@williegordon9188]

How freaking scary is this?

[@wendyg1059]

@@williegordon9188 Not really scary at all. In fact, it's common sense.

[@jamesedwards3923]

@@wendyg1059 Most do not have it.

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

Tormenting the baby is a little uncalled for though, poor child was terrified :(

[@just_kate_is_fine8613]

That part especially terrified me, as we used a wifi camera in my daughter's room at her grandma's house, and one day it sounded like someone was talking to her via the camera. Everyone who was supposed to have access to it was sitting in the living room at the time.

[@normaforsyth7950]

@@just_kate_is_fine8613 that monitor would have been obliterated, smashed into pieces and burned within one second of that happening to my kid. Then, just in case, I'd be calling an exorcist and burning a smudge stick while awaiting his arrival. Lol.

[@gjendjacivile6495]

As a hacker I would to something to make a system that logs ip so if that happened to me I would track the ip to eventually finding the person indentity and would put one to their head

[@learner9660]

What you said is true but the way you said it made me laugh. It's more than a little uncalled for...😊

[@andersonferrarischneider4481]

@@gjendjacivile6495 If they use vpn?

[@stacyeandrew2]

Bless her for helping these people!!

[@mirandashepherd8254]

Yes God bless her and others who are warning people there are some bad people out there and thank god for her and people like her looking out for innocent people being spyed on

[@williegordon9188]

@@mirandashepherd8254 The female homeowner acts like she's not even worried, she's just laughing and giggling.

[@williegordon9188]

So if she didn't have animals she wouldn't be concerned about someone able to get into her home anytime they wanted to?

[@ItssMichaelGrey]

Man I feel so bad for these people. You can see how truly embarrassed they are and off guard they were when they were told about their cameras! This is unacceptable

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

But aren't you glad they're exposing these CREEPS???

[@ItssMichaelGrey]

@@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631 yeah that’s what I meant. Unacceptable for these smart devices to not have more security than this. It’s crazy

[@Tracyx3v]

I had spyware tracking on my iphone and gps tracker on my car... I was filmed in the shower in the bathroom ect

[@Tracyx3v]

It was done through apps somehow...

[@fuzzlenutberry]

Terrorizing babies is just low, I hope the person gets caught and the other inmates find out what they did.

[@MEGIDIOT]

I know right, wth

[@SKC193]

fuzzlenutberry I think you’re giving inmates too much credit. They aren’t wearing white hats.

[@ier1117]

Which part is that

[@bigpuke6909]

Its not that deep bro.

[@udemo5695]

even if they could hack themselves out of prison (somehow sneaking in a phone) + nearly the same wd map would go like this:

[@Thatoneguyviner]

What u guys are doing is truly amazing keep helping others

[@mam362]

cbc is far from altruistic. this is all about ratings for them

[@ReadTheBible33]

LOL I agree with the other comment here. How could you be duped into thinking that this is actually thinking these are real people these are actors acting. Now of course this stuff really does happen all the time though. best to stay away from most smart aka dumb technology.

[@mam362]

@@ReadTheBible33 i think the "victims" are probably real, but I question the pure motives of cbc

[@ReadTheBible33]

@@mam362 always question the media. Especially official are mainstream sources

[@mathewwilliamson8357]

@@ReadTheBible33 a

[@myepicjourney8275]

I think a old fashion Lock and key and a Chain Lock. Home security: a Baseball bat.

[@tammyileene4060]

Hehe that was funny

[@myepicjourney8275]

@SkyCop Wife funny.🪓

[@zygmuntszymanski3761]

Akm 47..im my friend I'm my enemy now...

[@forevermorbid8949]

A lot of people with the concept of a baseball bat at the door haven't tried to swing a baseball bat. Unless you're chasing him outside, or living in an extremely open spaced mansion theres no room to swing a bat in the doorway. You'd be better off with a butter knife. Anything you could push forward in a straight line rather then swing overhead and take out the chandelier.

[@TanvirAhmed-zn2gy]

Pilgrim's Progress Well Said, ✌️

[@ritechoa4048]

This is terrifying, I have enough issues with stalkers and weird people following me. I’m so glad I found this

[@jolieart]

Me too

[@firestarterthevillain1281]

It’s called gang stalking

[@joshmejia6038]

@@Xjuggernaut4657 xD

[@aestheticstruggle3748]

@@firestarterthevillain1281 not many know about this and when u try to explain it to them they call u krazie ....

[@TacoTomtheBomb]

yeah weirdo gangstalking along with technical harassment is a real thing--turn the tables on them as best you can, show no mercy toward those type of sub humans, Godspeed to you and happy hunting :)

[@saundralopez2030]

This makes me so uncomfortable! My cameras light up red when being watched or recording movement. We’ve noticed them red when we aren’t watching them or when we are home! Wow! Gonna look into it now!

[@willandsarahmonkey4250]

It could mean that the lighting change in the room that made it red

[@alexguerrero7173]

Same... We just unplugged all of our wyze cameras yesterday because of this

[@tatttoon]

@@alexguerrero7173 Lmmfaaooooo

[@philthycat1408]

Security Cameras that let criminals know when you're house is clear for Burgling.

[@khao4577]

That’s a good idea thanks dude

[@theemirofjaffa2266]

Well that's ironic

[@fazeredrug822]

I laughed at this comment lol xD

[@vantastroganoff4370]

Ring the worse Don't get it

[@besmajubran5244]

It feels very scary to me, knowing that anyone can see what's going on inside your home! I don't like that there is invasion of privacy ! Also I feel scared that anyone can break in and hurt anyone!

[@beverlydenny2274]

That’s creepy as hell

[@Gmommy4]

Hi. So, I'm in the USA but I just want to say THANK YOU! All of your work is so very necessary. These things are quite intimidating. I, too, have been looking for cameras and the plug n play are just so tempting bc of the simplicity. Thank You, sincerely, for not just exposing the countless things u do but for showing us what to do, in order, to protect ourselves from all the various wrongs u have exposed.

[@Xershade]

That's honestly the problem. Yeah I get experts and stuff are expensive, but most people just go "Oh yay, thing does thing now." and don't stop to set things up properly which causes problems. I'm all for DIY, but not for imprtant things. I know people who've gotten seriously injured because instead of taking their car to a mechanic they went "Pfft. I can buy the parts and do it myself." Guess what, they could not do it themselves.

[@SableDrakon]

There lesson here isn't "Don't install IP Cameras.". The lesson is learn to secure yourself, don't expect the camera vendors to do it for you.

[@cxnaan3117]

@@officerpetergriffin101 Yep

[@Livetoeat171]

if all it is is the Fact that they don't have a password on it then that's easy to fix

[@tylea.singingworldmurphy1586]

This so creepy to watch, but at the same time its information that we all need to hear and see to understand that there are dangous people out there just watching you. So thank you guys for this I'm wise awoke now about these things now

[@mattv930]

Yayyy 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@sportsfix6975]

You can easily be watched through your both your phone cameras and listened too also...by simply opening an email, installing an app or answering a phone call or text...

[@aydaeye1782]

Am sick to the pit of my stomach. I feel so ashamed. Like my power has been stolen from me. There have been no boundaries, my baby has been traumatized too. My poor baby.

[@MY-cv2xr]

The door lock connected to the wifi is literally the dumbest thing I've ever scene lmaoo

[@Pocol0c0s]

Seen*

[@kathyrnmontalvo3998]

What if you get a blackout you can't get in your house?

[@howiefeltersnach6972]

Sawed

[@parallaxggyt]

Kathyrn Montalvo use a key? Enter the password into the keypad?

[@theeyenzier8190]

@@parallaxggyt key pads and keys can both be bypassed

[@jessicalt4121]

Well, now traditional locksmiths can feel secure in their jobs.

[@Josh01815]

Maybe that explains a lot of the "ghost" videos out there. People hacking people's lights and stuff

[@Anzu.02]

Josh only works if its connect to any sort of internet. U cant hack a whole house imao, unless its all connected to the internet in some way or form

[@spring7643]

Lights go out or flicker if there is any sort of wiring issue

[@Anzu.02]

ZE yea bluetooth too, forgot to mention that. Especially since bluetooth is the easiest to hack

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

@@boqoll that's why wired cams are safer

[@justablankcomment3721]

It's not hacked just the dumbass owner didn't put a password on the system

[@bosslady254kenya2]

The most interesting information I've come across today.

[@terrencewimberly798]

Welcome to the 21st century where privacy NO longer exist!

[@asdf83917]

it's so true! when Google listen the key word from your phone, and show you some "relevance" ads afterward! when someone can monitor/ study your facial expressions from front camera on your phone.

[@jodyalred8608]

Civilizations come with a price. First world! This is what we have been bragging about, embrace it.

[@venturoes1912]

it does just use wired cameras since any radio signal can be intercepted

[@HungryHelpings]

Jody Alred I rather stay in the jungle where I’m um.

[@coolkk2]

New world order one the horizon

[@isybee]

OMG, I lost my sh** when that guy was screaming at the baby.

[@SharksKitten]

It sickens me to know there are people who prey on and exploit others. But it warms my heart to see that there are good folks, like y’all, who care enough to locate and inform the families. Thank you for all you do to educate people about the vulnerabilities and dangers of smart devices. God bless you!

[@salingstuff8085]

I feel the same way about your constantly texting and driving

[@williegordon9188]

@@salingstuff8085 Texting and driving isn't the same as someone hacking your security system and watching every single thing you're doing each and every day without your knowledge. I'm assuming you do sh** like this because you're defending scumbags who do this.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@salingstuff8085 and putting they darn makeup on driving down the road.....

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

Plz, SPREAD THE WORD. PUT THIS ON YOUR FB, TRIBEL, OR BLOG, WHATEVER..🎉❤

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

​@@wildestcowboy2668 Whaat??😂

[@garrykid]

Great Work CBC. Wish more people did their work like you do.

[@BanzRoyalty]

garry kid I know right

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I wandered how my neighbor knew that I was banging his wife!

[@kalbs89]

Put some tape over your laptop web cam too

[@mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140]

*THE* *FBI* *WANTS* *TO* *KNOW* *YOUR* *LOCATION*

[@chocolatewheelchair]

MY LIFE IS A MEME MY LIFE IS PATHETIC camera doesn’t effect gps

[@DeakE2003]

And phone

[@crystalianike]

done that since 2010

[@krisk1547]

Everyone worries about laptop cameras but nobody does about cellphones. My cell has 3 cameras and getting picture from it is easier than from laptop. You can even install apps that will let you do it.

[@sandrabell1999]

Absolutely Appalling! Hope the victims get justice...feel so bad them 😪

[@kitzychry4950]

Luckily i dont have security cameras.. i have 5 dogs surrounding the house.. 😊😊

[@vitogalvino8770]

Hero

[@aphiwemagaya3279]

Well,do you know of the poison criminals put on food that you usually feed your dogs? We are not safe anymore now

[@XVLorenzo]

You'll later hear there are spiritual hackers

[@misteryguy5304]

I have got an ak 47 and a trained belgian malinois

[@dorothywhitehead6925]

4 dogs 🐕

[@california_rebel]

"Alexa lower the thermostat" "Alexa charge up my vibrator" "Alexa lock the door" -Lazy as hell

[@januarytwentyseven1653]

Good 1!

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

😂😂 Alexa, make me laugh 😂😂

[@ericabrooks4573]

So true

[@ericabrooks4573]

Lmao I absolutely agree

[@ericabrooks4573]

For cameya

[@erickawithck3212]

So I’m really protected because I don’t have a lot of technology because I don’t have m-money to b-buy them. This sounded way better in my head. 😔

[@someoneelse1309]

Me too😐

[@HistoryDoggoistaken]

I'm 9 and I already have 400 bucks *I'm rich* Am I tho

[@Robert08010]

Security by poverty! Good plan! Of course, you have addressed the real problem first. By being poor you have very little someone would want to steal.

[@clarisermiller769]

Lol

[@imdumb8826]

Okay, this is scary but giving that baby a trauma is just messed up, I can imagine how the baby felt, it was a nightmare for them, Really felt bad for them..

[@barrettross3772]

Timestamp?

[@Roadent1241]

@@barrettross3772 After the 10 min mark. Ear/headphone warning.

[@adriana_8197]

People are getting lazier and lazier. Like whats so hard to turn on your own lights and unlock your door it only takes seconds.

[@johnsampson6387]

u r pretty :)

[@adriana_8197]

@@johnsampson6387 thank u 😀

[@teespeed]

If your broke and can't afford these devices, then it's easy to say people are lazy to turn on light switch. It's more about convenience, technology, etc.. and ease of use. PEOPLE DON'T DECIDE TO USE THESE BECAUSE THEIR LAZY!!! (It's like saying "what's so hard about walking to the store, people are so lazy and decide to drive to the store")

[@skinnydee1886]

@@teespeed You should've said THEY'RE, instead of THEIR.

[@johannakenwood3359]

We have a 6 year old who is quite petite and it helps her to turn lights on as she just asks Alexa to do it. As for the door lock, we mainly picked that one because of the Wink app. Say my Mom stopped by and I wasnt home yet and its too cold/hot to sit out front I can unlock the door for her from where ever I am. Also, have you ever gotten into bed and thought "Did I remember to lock the door?" Now I don't even have to get out of bed and just shout "Alexa, lock the door". Overall it was just a fun experiment we did with Marketplace! :)

[@katiix]

I would NEVER want to date one of those hackers because if you break up with them forget it! They will hack your life!!!

[@komingjegeg9245]

Agreed!

[@hopeodyssey]

Never date a Psychopath!

[@marisutton334]

😅😅😅

[@Ihold8stars]

@@hopeodyssey being a hacker doesn't make you a psychopath.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Please. You dont have to upset anyone. Ppl are chosen at random. This is how ID theft happens and it doesn't stop. Nobody will help bc nobody has a way to stop it. Many ppl think it is a joke. It isnt. It is a federal crime but even the feds can't stop it. You don't have to have a camera or high tech. Criminals may move in next door or surrounding apts. They may be sitting in cars in the parking lot. Orgs recruit homeless, unemployed, teens, elderly, anyone with time on their hands, but they also recruit for jobs. They put pp! in positions to get your info. I know. I deal with this everyday. They destroy ppls lives and they use smear campaigns to isolate ppl so nobody help even if they could.

[@nyaa]

what a canadian thing to do, alerting homeowners when their home is being hacked

[@saxopio6280]

Yeah but it was done in the most intrusive manner. I get they need sensational footage for the show, but why confront owners with a camera pointed in their faces? The owners are probably already in shock and disbelief. Now you have a news camera in your face invading their privacy further when they already have to confront an issue with their own security cameras. Seems a bit hypocritical. Besides, it's just creepy and disrespectful to the owners.

[@vladputin3664]

Those last owners seemed quite relaxed about it

[@geertvanschaik7976]

In the USA nobody would do this... You might get shot be homeowners who get mad!

[@cindy846]

They alert them and then say "sorry" 😂

[@SKC193]

Cindy Desjardins What do you expect them to do? At least they told them.

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

Thank you CBC for seeking for truth and revealing the deceitful companies out there.

[@wislyfrancois924]

That's why I m going to stay old school,I take my privacy seriously.

[@bill360]

Old school my 45

[@eileenwatt8283]

True. The worse are baby monitors. Anyone with a baby monitor picks up what's going on in the other person's house. It's like they speak to each other. The best privacy is not to have cameras and monitors get a dog and a tall fence or trees around the perimeters.

[@a.k.4o]

I understand they're in shock, but thank the lady for informing you

[@errrkt]

Who needs the NSA when people put cameras and and listening devices in their own homes?

[@letgo8118]

I have 2 big rottweilers in my home. They have a particular set of skills. Skills that make them a nightmare for you.

[@draganserafimovski8062]

If somebody gives him meal with needles they will be enabled,,?

[@marlenanobles3312]

Not me..? For everyone buys their apps. From the Apple store

[@DouceVipere]

This is why I buy only "dumb" TVs. I already have all my equipment to worry about, cameras to block, to even be worried about having my tv hacked. My last electric toothbrush came with an app for me to track my dental hygiene. I can only think that people are going mental, who needs a toothbrush linked to the internet?

[@matthewjamespitsicalis5211]

EXACTLY

[@steviebboy69]

I dont have camera's or the like and my TV well its an old school CRT set, not that I use it much these days.

[@LindsayC33]

Vicky Londres 😂😂😂

[@janemot2368]

Vicky Londres hahaha

[@godisgood_7]

Vicky Londres lmao lol omg ur soooo right lol thats bit to much !!

[@p.s.lovely1810]

SCARY, HE JUST UNLOCKED THE DOOR, AND WALKED IN.

[@Goddessoftime442]

This is absolutely diabolical it's like the devil lives in the internet

[@johnsaunders8882]

The poor baby. Special place in hell for whoever did that.

[@kionamcnutt8630]

Hahahahahaha. 😆😆😆

[@Rfsi]

He does. The internet , his comfy spot.

[@JorgeGonzalez-ut3pm]

You must still be in the ice ages. Where 🤔 have you been ? Ah I know. You must be still stuck in the years of IBM computers. I gotcha 👌

[@Goddessoftime442]

@design search yes absolutely

[@DWOODPHD]

Thank you for the great investigative reporting !!! Appreciate your warning.

[@coolbeansnyc]

I can’t with the nervous laughter. Host: How do you feel? Homeowner: (laughs hysterically) I’m terrified we’ll be murdered in our home!

[@rae08]

I know right

[@P.willow]

I'd rather an old fashioned ghost talking than a perv in a camera.... 🤔

[@byeemomsrslyu3814]

Two words....Hard

[@FOAB-Carlos]

@@byeemomsrslyu3814 . Fax

[@angelkale7547]

Yes

[@HistoryDoggoistaken]

Last night there was a shadow person standing and looking at me

[@devonmorrison5267]

Yes, I keep telling my friends anything wireless can be hacked. Anything.

[@ellielopez1615]

Anything WiFi :(

[@nayosilver1180]

Aaawww you are so smart Devon....now go and eat a slice of watermelon.

[@charlesrodriguez2475]

@@iiTzInFeRNaL I'm a liviving 3D for that shyt!🤓

[@savantianprince]

I hate smart home devices

[@kayskidf1]

how about a closed system using a DVR... hackable? . it is a night owl system.

[@abbeyl6115]

When ordering items online, certain stores, including grocery stores, sell giftcards. Never use my bankcard, only giftcards to order.

[@donnamyers2025]

The very reason I won't have anything like that in my home . If you wanna spy.. you have to do it the old way at my house and try and peek through the curtains..but don't try it...lol

[@theonlybuster]

The point of this report/video should have been to highlight that secure and unique passwords would have stopped any of this from happening. Sadly they spent the entire report scaring you and a small segment mentioning how to protect yourself. On top of that, don't put a camera in places where you expect privacy! I'll never get why people place cameras in their living room and aim them at the television and couch.

[@iseeu2002]

Dont use a WPA or WEP. Its very easy to hack into a wifi but the more difficult you make it the better. Never click on any link in your email even if it looks like the original link from your bank etc...

[@OpRaven-62]

Donna Myers yup, don’t try it, especially with my soviet Russian AK-47

[@donnamyers2025]

@@OpRaven-62 exactly

[@russellmania5349]

This is just a basic hack. Phone chargers and charging stations have even been known to carry malware

[@cococly]

The best hacker-proof method is not to use over-the-cloud surveillance system. The proper ones are called "closed-circuit" for a reason, as long as your system does not have the ability to connect to external networks, no hackers could hack in, no matter how hard they try. Unless, they come to your place in person

[@LinxDinx]

The convenience of viewing your home while away is the reason why no one uses closed circuits. That's y a lot of ppl but IP cameras these days, for private broadcasting.

[@samsun01]

@Timothy Two Gun Thompson closed circuit would be good for robbers, they'll rob away that recording as well.

[@bigbadalphawolf9330]

We (the people) will tend to find the easiest way to do things. "Being lazy" I used to be a Telecom equipment installer and also installed satellite dish's on residences. A friend asked if I was going to install a security camera system would I choose CCTV or wireless? I told him I would install a closed circuit system, but it takes proper planning, installation of equipment & cable management to ensure any physical attack will be very difficult. I then heard his wife say that wifi cameras would be easier & cheaper. I told her that I agree with her statement & left it at that. Once they got a system it took me and a friend sometime but we did manage to compromise their system. LMFAO.

[@occamsrazor7939]

Thanks. More research needed.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

And they do! Go out. Someone with a cell phone is reporting your house is empty. Oh, those guys in green vests? They are just workers. Fixing leaks? Fixing street lights? Etc. PLEASE take this seriously.

[@ih8uloser]

After watching Smart House, I realized how dangerous smart homes were, and that was in 1999.

[@OGSuki.]

‼️

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

Yesss

[@NinaSharee]

Look here, that movie taught us alot as kids...lol.

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

"I always feel like, somebody's watching meee..." Rockwell

[@Adam.C218]

You’re so beautiful

[@erica130]

Reporter: And here again sharing more intimate moments on the back porch Person: stands there doing nothing

[@JLuke2oo7]

The just didn't want to show them banging in the pool and on the benches round back when thier kids were away...

[@theistacczshow2306]

🤣🤣🤣

[@draganserafimovski8062]

,,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@libertiesbreathe5014]

Two words....Hard Lines. Dont make your house connected to the internet when it comes to things that simple enough are to do yourself. Intellectual complacency leads to a forfeiture of your security, liberty, and freedom.

[@user-id9ou2np8g]

But at the same time, if you are not connected to a cloud service and someone finds your camera storage, the evidence is gone.

[@joemomma4879]

Ditch the so-called smart devices and you'll be fine.

[@kowlovo]

Or direct Poe connection.

[@kidgreenhorn]

I saw this coming,long ago.

[@ayeemmaperson8030]

I can't, my job requires one lol.

[@electricflixproductions]

@@kowlovo What does PoE (Power over Ethernet) have to do with anything in this situation. I don't think you know what that means. Did you mean PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) which is an outdated VPN protocol that is just as insecure as an unencrypted connection? OpenVPN is a newer protocol that isn't so insecure and is even easier to setup on a DD WRT router. PPTP isn't even supported on iOS devices anymore.

[@electricflixproductions]

@Grizzy Romannn Ikr

[@urbanq432]

This why I don't care for all this fancy technology and stuff. I like my privacy. The government is watching us through these things

[@ladydeanna3775]

Phones included

[@enonchan6064]

It's much more than the government that's watching you.

[@briggsley]

It's a form of stalking. They do it in in your cellphone and real world time.

[@BriLoveMusic]

I was in my living room and suddenly, but strongly, felt someone could see me through my phone. It was so uncomfortable that I had to place my phone down so only the ceiling was visible. Better safe than sorry.

[@yosefmacgruber1920]

Turn off your location services, notably the GPS radio/sensor. It is a serious drain on the battery anyway. Especially if you share photos on the internet, your photos should not have GPS latitude and longitude information. Photos can be downloaded, that data access, leading a stalker with turn-by-turn directions to your home. In a moral and trusting world, that info might be useful. But in the current world, who on the internet needs to know where the photos were taken, as if your descriptions doesn't already tell them all they need to know? Is it not enough that photos are date and time stamped? If your camera app has a relevant setting, tell it to not store any location info on your photos.

[@vickirimmer5507]

Yup going thru this now +Gangstalking

[@SavenaWlakere-q7q]

Gang folliw found someone been warching with a group of people they can play with my light in my house and my phone. How do i know moved got a different phone still happening and thats thats not even the scary part​@@vickirimmer5507

[@JeandrePetzer]

This was by far the Marketplace episode I was most excited for. The van of white-hat-hackers... That was the cherry on top 👌 Thanks a tonne CBC. I wish my local media offered such quality productions and investigations to viewers

[@kalisto69jade]

They are laughing thinking this is cute... I see nothing funny about this... Nothing! And terrorizing babies is lower than low, I cant imaging the baby hearing that...

[@grandmalovesmebest]

This is so common at.my complex that while I was in the shower listening to Sinatra, I heard someone in another apt say "Alexa, play rap." AND SHE DID!

[@leilanestarling]

I think they were laughing because they were embarrassed and maybe were feeling dumb

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

This is one reason I have never installed them. I understood the problems years ago. wireless / 5G SUCK Bigtime

[@shelb7243]

I went to the comment section just to see if it was me about them laughing. Not funny at all!!!

[@wonderwoman1199]

It's a nervous laugh.

[@lauraw3338]

Hiring a security company that installs door & window contacts, glass breakage detectors is better than a live camera. I understand that people hate paying for a service but it’s safer than this. I pay $95 quarterly and if anyone tries to break a window or get into a door an alarm goes off so loud it’s deafening. Gives you enough time to grab your gun and protect your loved ones.

[@oznewton7481]

I wouldn't say that a security system is better. They have their flaws as well. A loud sound might scare someone away. But don't you want to know who is trying to break in? Don't you want to stop the person before they break in? And yes, the monitoring company will call the police. But all of that takes time. Who's walking up to your front door right now? Did you know three people are in your backyard? Glass breaks, the alarm goes off, and they're already in your home. How many people broke in? Where are they? Surveillance systems are safer. They, too, have alarms, and they're built into the camera. You're wasting $380 a year on outdated services. And people don't only use cameras for security. They also use them for in-home surveillance. Like if you want to keep an eye on a pet, babysitter, or an elderly family member. Home security cameras have come a long way in the three years since this video was made. And I think the lesson here is not to be goofy with passwords.

[@harism0]

Bruh why all these home owners acting so boring though like they don’t care 😂

[@dmm6341]

They're embarrassed, and want to play it cool on camera, I'd be cursing up a storm.

[@asapemelyy1757]

Delores Martel lmfao if they had put my family on there boyyyy they’d be acting up

[@noramaddy4409]

The home owners are in shock. They invested a lot of money to increase their families safety and security and are shown that they have exposed their family and themselves to incredible danger!

[@scarpiongirl6172]

I would be screaming blue murder

[@DaMoj009]

Laughter is one of the body's self-mechanism for embarrassment.

[@gozdekaramanoglu5914]

The couple that nervously giggles after being hacked... that’s how you know they are about to start crying 😬

[@dawnlizmc]

🥺

[@chanda-aime6388]

They were working with the company (hackers) to see if they could be hacked

[@gozdekaramanoglu5914]

@@chanda-aime6388 haha yes they were but also I think they got scared that they could actually be hacked in real life

[@Justin-Outdoors]

Home owner: Alexa. Turn on the heater Alexa: broadcasting your bedroom to the entire world.

[@ed-qi3cx]

Justin Overholtzer This is why we need to stop Huawei 5G and don't use Huawei.

[@Rfsi]

Not as great as you thout it be

[@lisadavis7324]

I only want 3 names protecting: Bruno, Smith and Wesson, and Louisville

[@MG-kj2fx]

I’m glad you did this story. Thank you

[@pokey999991]

This should be called “How the Government can spy on you using your Smart Home Devices, and Convict you of Crimes! “

[@determinedheretic5344]

pokey999991 not “ can “ my friend. It’s “ how the government DOES spy on you using your Smart home devices “. 😂

[@feigna-xj8rg]

Already happening. A man was convicted after he was caught on his smart tv in his home.

[@qonitabadegestm9989]

Convicted of what?

[@maryannpitts8222]

@@feigna-xj8rg I up

[@NorowaretaShojo]

@Tazimo Dragon where did you find out?

[@khunopie9159]

This is why I ALWAYS wear my nice underwear at home! I may have an audience!?

[@kasmot1978]

😀😀 yes peeping tom is watching u, his a big time pervert 😀😀

[@BanzRoyalty]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dinamoore1580]

Dress up sexy.

[@dajahiacunningham4005]

😂😂

[@sarahlu7797]

LMAO 😂😂😂

[@nla5307]

"we think its cool and makes our lives easy"...yeah ok but at what price. Invasion of privacy.

[@henrytherobot]

*Honestly who puts cameras like that in the living room or anywhere you would expect privacy in your home? It's not like the thief will build a tunnel under the house to get in or helicopter land on the roof. Cameras at all outside points of entry and motion sensors is enough...*

[@rebeccafridaylover]

HENRY THE RC CAR Have you seen Home security ads. Marketing is playing wonders !

[@AhhhSukeSuke]

Well... Condo owners? I don't believe they are allowed to install in hallways, as they're public areas. Secondly, there was a building manager who had access to all units, who routinely broke into units and stole small items. He was finally caught when someone noticed cash missing, so they setup a hidden camera....... Lastly, it's not entirely uncommon for ppl to have baby monitors. Or hell, pet monitors too. 😬

[@crashharmonyroberson5076]

There could be an event happening inside the home (eg- physical abuse) that they need evidence for to bring to the police

[@LittleRainGames]

He said it was to look at his teenagers. He deserves it.

[@lotsofknots1385]

That's what I thought too... And that's what we have

[@surenghumashyan5528]

This is why instead of “Smart” things you use something that can’t be hacked. And why in the world would anyone torment a baby like that. Heartless souls!

[@ranakeen9884]

Why do you call them souls? These are soulless, godless things. Not even human.

[@sickbastard151]

there are sick people out there

[@nathr7375]

Yeah you need a hard wired system.

[@rmason5477]

Problem is people want to have easy ways and they have become lazy

[@Eekaba]

Username: admin Password: admin IQ 400

[@okufyoku]

Mine is Username : (anything) password : passisidontknow/idontknow/shutthefup lol

[@kasmot1978]

@@okufyoku 😀😀😀

[@LunaHiddenStars]

Hotel? Trivago.

[@HungryHelpings]

I use this one all the time Username: Josh Daniels Password: March202003

[@desirelabelle2199]

@@nonamepainter no you should make it like this ... Username: Passuser ... Password: Nameword

[@aimeelouvier-sutton]

They'd be bored AF watching my family and me🤣😆

[@lilliecast5826]

When I was a kid and my parents went out they just always knew what me and my siblings were doing... no camera needed. I was scared enough just to think they might just have eyes in the back of their head like they said. I'm glad that there are people working that know how to hack to help others out. Good for them. Shame on those who traumatize children or anyone else. Most everyone in the world has a cell phone so everyone is probably being watched or heard. As the times change and we go further into electronics the less we do for ourselves....i can open my own door, turn on my own lights, move the thermostat... lets not get that lazy that we forget how to be alive. Good job to the crew who put this together and helped to get this message out.... be careful out there someone is always watching and it's not always our parents.😲

[@williegordon9188]

@Lillie Cast And it all started with remote controls for television sets. You don't need to get up or even move your arm to change channels, just pick up the remote and press a couple of buttons. How long will it be before you don't even have to do that? If you want to change channels all you have to do is say "Investigative Discovery " and that channel will pop up on the screen.

[@wildpraireroseshaman5034]

@@williegordon9188 ⁹you hand jevk..

[@PTSTEH20]

@@williegordon9188 not quite you still have to press a button to activate the voice command. Don’t let your brain be deceived it’s very very simple. If the TV was always listening for commands it would constantly be changing the channel or moving the volume whenever anyone (even on the TV) said certain words. Like if BBC 1 said you can watch the snooker on BBC 2 the TV would think 🤔 oh did I just hear BBC 2 and auto change channel. Thats why Alexa does nothing until you say Alexa. She’s only listening for the word Alexa but clearly that also means the mic is on always.

[@JustEndah]

Thank you for alerting the families and for making this video. 🙏

[@sledge6693]

Ok, before I even start this episode let me guess - the owners didn’t change the default passwords to the devices, enabled public accessibility rather than having them invisible, not installing addition security protection software, using weak passwords or being phished.

[@johannakenwood3359]

honestly...they phished me at the best time. I was at Walmart with my kiddo passing the toy isle trying to distract her...get the email saying unusual activity and I knew they have been working on this so I thought.....OMG good job Wink...You're on it!! I click the link and it went to a "mock" wink website to enter in the information. But nooooo it was the hackers hahaha I'm so guilty of being fooled!! Embarrassed as ever over here haha

[@sherlockwho5714]

Yeah plus human being need to get better at protecting themselves. That said a two factor would be nice as mandatory. However alerting you to logins could at least make you aware

[@DMWatchesYoutube]

That's a great idea, send an email or text for two factor authentication and steal the info

[@---GOD---]

You rang?

[@mikefoehr235]

Does that mean you were HOODWINKED???

[@fasteddie4107]

Great story! Thank you! Make no mistake, if these systems are available on-line, companies like Google are likely watching and listening (illegally) WITHOUT sharing it with others via the internet. Make note, you Nest users.

[@roytonkin5929]

You are never safe and can be hacked, no matter who you deal with. Keep this in mind.

[@terrychrist1383]

God bless you and your crew for what you do.🙏 This is right down Evil. 🤦

[@willwinn8559]

Terry Christ EVIL PROSPERS WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING..

[@HardKore5250]

God don’t care lol

[@HardKore5250]

seen lohgan just being honest lol

[@mam362]

keeping people from having to be smart enough to change their passwords?

[@mrsaye499]

@@mam362 You have likely over a dozen different passwords that you need to create and keep recreating and keep in your memory on top of all of your other important matters...many more if you do any kind of business online.

[@dmm6341]

Don't have smart devices! I love these comments, makes me have faith that everyone is not a zombie to Google and the internet.

[@eternaldarkness3139]

Do you have a smartphone?! Facebook account? Own a car? You're watching KZbin, who do you think owns it?

[@suestone6156]

These people that have a Alexa in their home are crazy

[@nekola203]

"when we think someone's home" me: when you KNOW someone's home!

[@JustaMomnFamily]

That can scar someone for life. Night terrors caused by a “Prank” as a baby screamed at in the middle of their sleep

[@jacklondon8845]

That was halarious

[@jayrose6312]

@Yellow Penguin - I’m almost afraid to ask just what exactly you were looking for on the dark web to begin with??? 😱

[@__kailer]

@@jacklondon8845 AGREED AHAH

[@jessg.5871]

Anthony Hardy no they’re not. The police are entirely useless in these situations, ur dumb.

[@dianeblankssanchez9810]

To terrify a baby is soooo evil.

[@sherlockwho5714]

This wasn't equipment failure this was human failure. No security can prevent the human handing over credentials

[@Korajiyo]

I mean, you can require registering sign in details to enable the systems rather than having them work immediately on default login and passwords. Human failure is at fault, but they could have been designed better.

[@justanoman6497]

Part of the hacking involved phishing, which is also a compromise due to human error. And to go a step further than that, clicking on random links can get malware installed on your phone, which can in fact effectively negate two factor authentication. In fact, beware of any apps that ask to be able to handle your messages, because that can be used for the same interception. For as long as there is human, nothing can ever be completely safe. Only relative better to make hackers jump through more hoops.

[@minecraftminertime]

This was both equipment failure and human failure

[@levimust4479]

Golly what's on the internet can be seen by anyone? Who would have guessed?? Time to wake up. Good that the CBC is educating people.

[@prosoperousgarden1742]

I am from the olden days. Can call me old school, and i love it.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I put a dark sticker over the camera lens on my computer and tablet

[@ummsaz]

Even your smart phone spys on YOU.

[@miisora.]

AGJGGHXHXJJHHHHHHH STIP

[@sandyconley5543]

Put a piece of duct tape over the selfie camera They might be able to here you but they can't look at your face

[@dianeblankssanchez9810]

@@sandyconley5543 thank you.

[@jabmalassie]

This is embarrassing for them, at least they are willing to share their experience to benefit viewers.

[@celhpwns]

Being a Cyber Security specialist made me realize how easy is to hack normal people.

[@johnmercer3975]

I would never want an ihome.

[@ArmMilitia]

FYI a network is designed to be open. Network security is just a safeguard that is always open to vulnerabilities.

[@originalcompositions197]

11:00 whoever woke up the baby needs to reveal themselves. Are they even a person? ??

[@kingsofroblox2165]

Making an innocent baby cry that's horrible

[@__kailer]

IT WAS HILARIOUS

[@originalcompositions197]

@@__kailer who is Hilarious? Hillton or Hillary?

[@__kailer]

@@originalcompositions197 ok but deadass the baby one was hilarious

[@eternaldarkness3139]

It was obviously the baby's father...

[@SmokinPaul]

The problem is most people don't know or understand the technology. I'm an IT Network Specialist, I have cameras around (outside) my house that do not connect to the internet. I have a surveillance computer that records everything and that can be connected to the internet when I'm on vacation. However all cameras are on separate networks, everything has to go through the computer that gets constant updates to keep it secure. Even though I take precautions, as unlikely as it is, getting hacked is still a possibly. Hence no cameras inside my home. If you don't know what you are doing you should never let your tech have access to the internet.

[@shirleylake7738]

When I was growing up my father worked the 11 o'clock p.m.tour. He always insisted we have a dog that was part germansheperd and that all doors and windows be locked at night before he left.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Im definitely not installing cameras in my house or connecting locks to wifi.

[@Toofastfourluv]

You dont have to. If you have a sleep number bed, a telivision, refrigerator, cell phone, you are not alone. Ever

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@Toofastfourluv Refrigerator?

[@Smolcrab]

@@sarahstrong7174 possibilities are vast my friend

[@jangayle7960]

@@Toofastfourluv ??? Sleep number bed? Plz explain, thx!

[@gabecoyle7181]

All my stuff is old. So no problem.

[@kamlasamlal3922]

God bless each and everyone of you

[@ladydeanna3775]

God bless you too

[@ZeCabreira]

The woman says she feels unsecured, but then she keeps on laughing every time 15:00

[@ramkeransusanann796]

I fail to see what so funny, the security system makes them highly vulnerable

[@AshAsmodeus]

Laughing (in this instance) is actually a psychological response like crying out when you feel pain. It signifies she's actually highly troubled/disturbed by all of this.

[@supernova11491]

@@AshAsmodeus I agree!

[@dcbeez5956]

And their children, often they are so ignorant.

[@psychott6]

dcbee z Read above reply

[@jessicaboal4071]

Yeah I know but I think that it's a nervous laugh

[@lori8553]

Thank you all that put the information out there. Great story.😎

[@drink15]

Buy a really good normal lock and skip the smart locks. If you really need cameras, mount them only outdoors. Don't use the same password for anything. Basically, you have to limit your losses if you are hacked.

[@a.randolph8112]

These poor families. Sends chills down my spine. It's why I don't run my house off of blue tooth.