Don't use security cameras!

[@markedwards4879]

This is why my cameras are all outside. The inside ones are powered off (physically) unless we are away. It’s also why the cameras and all IOT devices live on a separate wifi network. Since my routers support multiple networks it’s super easy to do and worth it.

[@gergemall]

Right on. I also use hiddenn exterior trail cameras and one CCT SYSTEM HARDWIRED.❤

[@LOOKATMYUSERNAM]

I have a device on the power plug of the camera which i can turn off and on with a remote.

[@muhon19]

Whay not inside then public can enjoy your view 😂

[@lisadunn7608]

If your cameras are all outside, how can you have inside ones?

[@markedwards4879]

@@lisadunn7608 Exterior cameras are online all the time, inside ones are only powered up manually unless we are travelling. They can’t be accessed when powered down…

[@roberthunter6927]

Use wired camera systems, and don't run the cables outside, like down a wall. [Or mount them inside a conduit]. It is also almost a law that the easier it is to set up and use a device, the easier it is to hack.

[@gbinman]

I have outside cameras and have taken the device admin steps you mentioned. I am really not concerned about the camera being hacked because they are outside and can see what anyone outside can see. When on trips I do activate inside cameras that view the paths to doors primarily and inside the garage. It is always good to anticipate risks. The worse smart products are the smart locks. The smart locks focus on tech but always have backup access with horribly weak locks. It's not smart to buy a smart lock. Giving access to exterior doors is a higher risk than cameras.

[@rcampbell4967]

Schlage has a smartlock.

[@gbinman]

@@rcampbell4967 Send one to the Lock Picking Lawyer, he'll show you how to open it in seconds. All Smart Locks that he has shown today seem to focus on tech and not security adding weak backup methods to open them.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

The smartest thing in my house is the cat on the kitchen table. I’m going to keep it that way I may install exterior security cameras at one point. But I will come back and watch this video again. Thank you for posting!

[@taxineil1]

SDR-radio can also listen in on baby cameras and similar.There are also programs that can translate the signals off them into images.I've recently taken an interest in shortwave radio and I was shocked by what the latest devices can actually pick up.

[@LironSegev]

ooo interesting.....

[@dannyteebone9233]

Did you just say that audio can be converted to video signals? That sounds far fetched and sci fi level…

[@artursmihelsons415]

Other suggestions from my side as extra precautions: 1. Don't put cameras in sensitive areas where someone is sleeping or changing clothes and in bathroom. Indoor camera in kitchen or hallway is ok, unless, nobody is doing strange things there. 2. Create subnet with different IP subnet for camera network with separate, cascading router for it, if going cheep way. To get to camera network, hacker first need to hack main router, then needs to guess what listed device may be second router and then needs to hack it to get to camera system or NVR.. 😂 Yeah, hiding or changing device default names is always great suggestion, including, default passwords and default admin names.. 👍

[@FruityHachi]

it's mind-boggling to me why would anyone want indoors cameras where someone is sleeping or changing clothes or in bathroom if you don't need a camera in a public bathroom and wouldn't want to find one in a hotel room you stay, then why put them indoors in your own home and essentially rob yourself of any remaining privacy?

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

No big deal. Once someone see what my cameras are aimed at they won't even bother. Also have motion sensors everywhere as well.

[@corywithaynoe]

I knew this was possible, but it hits different when you actually see the process.😬 Thank you for this.

[@danaemcburney4160]

I appreciate this information. I haven't wanted home security cameras due to the possibility of hackers (and the cost), but we recently had a theft on our property, and now it seems like something to look into.

[@LironSegev]

Just secure it and you are good 👍

[@johnc2438]

Thanks, Liron. We don't have a security camera -- yet. And I ran my modem and router passwords against a password "strength" checker to be sure that they are "strong" and don't give away who we are. If and when we do add a camera, I'll look at this video again before I set it up. Your videos are fun and informative. Thanks. 😎

[@loneranger5928]

Hi Liron, good on you fot helping, the couple secure their cameras from creeps looking to invade their privacy. Its been know, for years that cameras are vulnerable to being hacked thus the reason some people cover their camera on mobile devices. On android you can,now in security and privacy turn off access to the camera and microphone. Thanks for highlighting the danger 👍👍

[@theamerican7080]

Never trust anything connected to the internet. If you're serious about security, a standalone DVR is the only way to go.

[@LironSegev]

100% - you lose convenience but you get more security.

[@hellomouse2354]

I like to think of them as temporary cameras something you can take with you when moving

[@yaelvivianneavidan6650]

I so love your extremely useful information , I listen every day, but I’m elderly 77y. English is not my first language, you are very clear , (my problem is that you speak really fast ), I find my self listening 5/6 times to get it and understand it all. I know it’s not easy, but please for us the elderly, slow down for us a little. I’m your greatest fun , I think you re amazing, your knowledge is outstanding ,you have helped me so much. Thank you and best to you. Y V Avidan

[@CanuckDividends]

More great info. Thanks for making people aware of how vulnerable they are to hackers

[@rickg882]

A couple of years ago a local news cast reported that a mother was changing the baby's diaper in her child's room where she had a camera installed and a voice came over the speaker saying "Yucky".

[@LironSegev]

scary!!!

[@garybowen4974]

I usually name my networks "FBI Surveillance Van 15" or "NSA Surveillance 12" to make the neighbors paranoid! LOL 😆

[@Aramis444]

Would a separate wireless router, connected on a LAN port of your normal router, dedicated to IOT devices help to provide security against this type of thing? And then a separate router from that just for wireless cameras?

[@mhoobag1]

I never thought about the lightbulbs or any e-waste that was once connected to my internet that I may throw away.

[@ami.1248]

Hello Liron. Would you please make a video about Passkey. Can we trust it better than 2FA?. Appreciate all your efforts to make the general public aware of the security issues.

[@synthwave7]

Thanks Liron. I always break any electric piece of equipment into small pieces before throwing it in the bin. I am scared of snooping.

[@LironSegev]

No worries

[@TimeSurfer206]

Fire. Heat is your best friend. Just roast it on charcoal for a bit. _But DON'T breath the fumes!_

[@bikeny]

@@TimeSurfer206 Your last line is kinda the tag line for the Will It Blend videos.

[@conniedrake3733]

Love your channel. Always so much useful information.

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you being here 🔥

[@jodijotuk1845]

So couple years ago I had blink cameras. I was assured ultra-secure they were excetera only to find out viewing footage. There were people in there I did not know. Using blank as an example, how would you make any video camera or CC TV camera secure? My current cameras I haven't named as light one speaker 2 refrigerator, etc

[@bernie2237]

My god , wep encryption ? It's like open network . In 30s it's cracked.. Btw many thanks for the advices Liron , I have 2 tapo cameras and now I know I have to destroy old devices with an hammer (not only a reset) before bringing them to recycle center. I already changed my wifi password after your video . I really thank you

[@LironSegev]

yeah they were the sweetest couple who have been in the same house for over 30 years and their system was set up by some IT kid years ago and they never changed anything. Glad I could help them and glad you changed your password!

[@TheEmpoweredTarget]

My security cameras have been compromised for four years. I started with wireless and switched to hardwired. The method they're using is some sort of infra red light technology, but I can't find anyone to investigate this. I'm being tracked through my own cameras, and when I turned them off, my property was vandalized. Any ideas?

[@LeroyMyersInc]

@@TheEmpoweredTarget I’m having the same issue.

[@dannyteebone9233]

Link to the article you mention?

[@phillydee3592]

Shouldn't disabling port forwarding work?unless you are one of those that has it connected to the wifi and like to remote access it via your tablet or phone etc.

[@loov1]

What if you have WPA3 on an eero network. How safe is that setup?

[@LironSegev]

yup thats great!

[@Rightly_Divided]

It is strong, but not sufficient against jamming attacks. If someone has a radio jammer they can easily make your cameras freeze. Wired is the only way to be sure. Wired with protection around wires. Also make sure your camera if wired is not associated with your wifi IP scheme.

[@4514rooster]

I won’t put Wi-Fi cameras inside my home anymore. I got another phone I can make auto answer FaceTime calls and cellular trail cams inside. Is that more secure?

[@LeroyMyersInc]

No. They turned my trail camera off. I was notified & asked was I home because someone had physically turned it off.

[@wayneanderson2866]

If I’m not mistaken, my Wi-Fi camera system says it can only be accessed thru the company’s app & not via web browser. If that is true, does that make it any safer? 🤔

[@wayneanderson2866]

I did find out that the phone app for my Wi-Fi cameras do require me to manually select ‘permission’ to access the Wi-Fi cam from a web browser. That & the 2 factor authentication at least make me feel a little bit safer even if it’s not perfect.

[@SynK-R]

Massive thanks Liron. This information is ideal for elderly homes, and care homes to know. Which I will share this vid with all the ones I know around. Also this info is ideal for children homes and foster care homes too. Again I will share this vid with them too. Thank you 👍 great vid.

[@LironSegev]

Please do! We need more people to be aware so these creeps don't get their ways! Appreciate you

[@SynK-R]

@@LironSegev I have posted your vid to our local councils and will be sharing to our local police too in the coming days. Im sure the authorities would appreciate video. Thanks again Liron.

[@keancv]

Liron love the video 100%. Not sure where you are based but here in UK wi-fi being open is a thing of the past by 15 years. Yes recently a neighbour of mine had an unprotected wi-fi printer, so I changed it's name left a paper jam and put a password on it recently in 2023

[@LironSegev]

this wifi wasn't open - it had a password just a very old way to protect wifi using WEP.

[@adammundell8253]

You also forgot to mention that you can run a Deauth attack to all these wireless cameras and prevent them from recording during this time. I have lots of wifi cameras, but I have them VLANNED going to a Fortigate that along with my AP's and FW have extensive intrusion detection. I also have a very long complicated password. Fully update FW on the cams as well.

[@gregmartin2185]

I used to set my router so that I had to enter a devices mac address manually and my network showed that it was open, is that secure or not?

[@steves470]

hey! liked and subscribed.. video is really well done, exceeded my expecations..thanks for the info!

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you being here 👍

[@lilrex2015]

I don't see the blog for the lightbulb in the description

[@CapnRetro]

Hate it. From now on I'm dismantling all my used lights, and thoroughly break them. I'll also hide my security cams. I'll also take the precautions you provided 👍🏻

[@LironSegev]

smart!!!

[@supertuscans9512]

Watching this is a little alarming. Is there a way of adopting a Wi-fi password that cannot be hacked or can all passwords be hacked regardless of their length and complexity?

[@LironSegev]

the longer and more complex a password is, the harder it is to crack. Watch this and see what I mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWiXiIeDmbeVfdE

[@piewackete]

I recently upgraded my home security system from ip cameras to a dvr based system with the ability to use an app to view alerts. I also have wpa-2 (I believe) security on my router with all the cameras on its own separate WiFi network as well as Mac filtering turned on. I’m sure I’m still vulnerable but the only indoor camera I have is one that faces my door because I own firearms and it’s just an extra security layer. I live in the maga hick country in Missouri so I have tons of cameras around my property to protect against the nutjobs lol

[@DiyEcoProjects]

Hi Liron, i enjoy your channel and thumbed up you video. Can i ask something please?. Ive managed to connect my Laptop to Rasberry pi4b using Anydesk for remote access - and have my 5tb storage attached to it at home. That way I can drag files to my laptop if im away from home. I was wondering could you do a video on securing Rasp pi's... or is it all the advice of your video?

[@YogeshJhala-du8xg]

Excellent informative video. I never thought that such a thing can happen. Secondly, I am happy that for the first time, I got a notification for the video ever since I subscribed to your channel.

[@LironSegev]

awesome - appreciate you being here and thank you for getting that notification. Not sure whats going with that haha

[@TEQUI1A_SUNRIZE]

So if the WEP key is vulnerable what should you use instead to secure your network?

[@LironSegev]

Change to a more secure option in your routers setting

[@TEQUI1A_SUNRIZE]

@@LironSegev what would I be looking for?

[@MerkDolf]

Make sure that your camera does not upload your video to some cloud storage like Ring cameras do!

[@LironSegev]

Ring at least has a reputation to think about - what about people who buy no-name brand company cheaply and get their data stored on some server somewhere thinking its "safe"? Far more people are buying these cheap cameras but at what real cost?

[@MerkDolf]

@@LironSegev I wonder how many other cameras use Ring's BLE network to sync their videos to the servers when you turn off your internet in your house.

[@Ian-ci2pw]

What year is this? I thought WEP has been dead for years

[@LironSegev]

These are elderly couple who had the same device for a years and since it just worked they never needed to update it. It's now updated

[@jasonlewis8233]

Call shenanigans in them using WEP on a home wifi. Not seen that in the wild in a decade.

[@LironSegev]

Actually this is an older couple who have a 2.4ghz wifi router set up years ago by their kid who has since left and gone to college. They are not tech savvy and since it just worked they never changed it in years. But yeah, of course you know everything about everyone 🤦

[@gergemall]

I do so love your videos and creativity., Many people love your videos to solve puzzles. Fascinating

[@DuaneDouglas]

Nice video. All of my cameras are connected to my Google WiFi mesh via Ethernet cables. The main router and each camera has a strong password. God bless anyone who can view my camera feeds without my permission.

[@she0051]

I haven't seen a wifi network with wep encryption for the last 5 to 10 years, we are on wpa2 now lol... Wep is so old routers don't come with wep enabled or even an option lol

[@Boo-pv4hn]

You should do this with all makes as a test and get those companies called to rights, there doing a disservice they all have a duty of care there failing

[@michaelshoup2703]

I've only just yesterday joined the 'smart home' crowd, with the addition of Home Depots HUBSPACE Smart Outlet.. I gather even this little unit could prove to be an issue, or not so much? It can be accessed from ones phone, as well as added to alexa, hey google, Siri, etc.. That I have not done.. As yet.. I do own an Amazon echo dot, but have never hooked it up.. Anyway, thanks again for another very informing video.. I'm seeing 953K subscribers as of this message.. Only 47,000 to go!! 👍👍 PS: I'm using the outlet to turn our front yard fountain on & off.. Bet ya can't guess what I named it in the app? Yep.. Fountain! LOL

[@LironSegev]

haha fountain lol

[@AmbiguousAnthony]

I enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@LironSegev]

Thanks, will do!

[@rangeriver]

Thank you Liron

[@LironSegev]

np! thank YOU for watching

[@dopenerdaroc3211]

this validates nothing but the fact that camera companies can force a stack at anytime

[@asan1050]

Liron! ThanksMuch!==

[@LironSegev]

np!

[@jerseyshore7438]

Thank you❤ you're the best☮️💜🙋‍♀️

[@LironSegev]

You are so welcome

[@encyclical]

Lekker! Thanks again for a great video. IOT is interesting but each device lets you get more and more open…

[@LironSegev]

Very true!

[@leonjones7120]

Thanks for the education sir!

[@LironSegev]

My pleasure!

[@JT-lq4yd]

My security system has a networking "air gap" how easily can someone gain access to it?

[@gruv2nz]

Good to know, thanks for the information.

[@MakeitZUPER]

Thankyou sir once again. I will be using wired security cameras, VLANS, separate modem, routers and Wi-Fi mesh devices, a firewall and VPN for my home lab networks so hopefully, I will be reasonably hack proof. I know that the only way to stop outside access is to physically disconnect the WAN line or at least the networks that use Wi-Fi, mics, cams and PCs but hopefully the hardware and software will be enough for my needs. If someone wants to hack my window blinds or accent lights, then, at least I will know about an intrusion without any major consequences. Any thoughts on pfSense?

[@LironSegev]

sounds like you got it under control! pfSense is great just a lot of work to set it up. I think I need to look for a friendly firewalling and security solution so that regular people can see actually use a firewall...

[@MakeitZUPER]

@@LironSegev I was considering the one already installed on Netgate devices like the 2100 with pfSense +. I am not that knowledgeable about networking but I'm doing what I can to learn. For instance, I have learned that I don't want to install it on a micro-computer or use an old PC and modify it, lol. Getting it preinstalled and having support as a freeware solution is a high point for me. There are also networking Ytubers that have a side business helping with networks. I'm too old to remember everything and will be writing down a lot of the steps so I can do my own troubleshooting up to a point. At least until my mind is completely gone, lol.

[@harag9]

Very interesting... Q did you go to the household and tell them all this and how to be more secure? YES --- thanks for answering the question later on in the video. :)

[@LironSegev]

Of course - I would never just leave them exposed!

[@mlkarthik1982]

Thanks for the information Liron

[@LironSegev]

Any time!

[@Chandrell]

Mine was hacked on January 18th of this year. I haven’t plugged it in since.

[@LironSegev]

I don't blame you for not plugging it back in. People are unaware of what they are letting into their homes without security measures.

[@Buharialtinee]

Thanks for sharing

[@LironSegev]

Thanks for watching!

[@CharlesSlater-mq2jz]

Awesome video, new subscriber

[@CorneliusMbuso]

Very nice explanation nice video 👌😃

[@LironSegev]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@darknode4791]

Thanks for the informative video Liron , glad that I don't have a security camera lol

[@LironSegev]

you can have the cameras, just set them up right :)

[@nicklisac4667]

SO IT WAS YOU !! 😠 I had a feeling i was being watched. If I'd known, i would have tidied up and baked a cake. 🤣

[@LironSegev]

OOO what kind of cake?😆

[@NerdOfComputers]

Lol

[@queenmoebetter6470]

Wow, this is a lot of information.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks COOP ...

[@mendoncabeast1]

Thanks im going to take a grinder to all my hue light bulbs when they die😂

[@LironSegev]

Me too

[@bubba6647]

Wep really? Dumpster diving?

[@fredex10x]

Me while watching , seeing my neighbour outside opening my bin : 👁👄👁

[@LironSegev]

I was pretty sure I would land up on the Facebook Group 😜

[@fredex10x]

@@LironSegev lol , l think they would subscribe to you wouldn't you knowing lol , since u helped em be more secure

[@Matthew-j3b]

That's why destroy stuff makes powder out of it

[@timbacchus]

Thank you so much for being on our side. I bet the FBI would love for you to train them.

[@LironSegev]

haha - I think they have it covered. I just want to make sure us regular people know this stuff because the bad actors definitely do!

[@Vinyl_Dave]

"Don't tell him, Pike!"

[@eddielegs344]

Unbelievable that there are still people using the old web security is the oldest wifi protection that exists for consumers what I know has been insecure for years. Also still have device that only work on web. PLAYSTATION PSP internet unusable these days. Due to it only supporting web

[@LironSegev]

its more common than you think. Remember that there is a whole generation that didn't grow up with this kind of tech. So their wifi was set up years ago and it works so they certainly arent going to touch it.

[@eddielegs344]

@@LironSegev Yes you are unfortunately right many people do not watch tech KZbin channels. Then you start lagging behind, I find the media in the world also ruk in that area little useful information here in the Netherlands back in the day we used to have Chriet Titulaer on TV :-) Already dead for years. He taught you something, the technology on TV is pure advertising worthless. Nothing that citizens can benefit from. Junk. 😁 gtz Ed

[@enomertens1589]

You can also break in and watch their monitor, not? Bulb, mail address, WEP, basic passwords, ... The title should be, ... "Don't be an idiot if you install camera's."

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

1:09 To me it sounds like he said "FKN find out their cell phone number"..............

[@LironSegev]

😜 I said way more than that going through their trash lol

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Very interesting

[@juanjocastillo]

Interesting... How you got the password from the light bulb....

[@LironSegev]

not something I can share - but its google-able

[@estonian44]

keep up good work

[@LironSegev]

Thanks, and thank YOU for watching!

[@pezz779]

Thank you

[@LironSegev]

You're welcome

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

Well, I do have a hacksaw and a Sawzall!

[@shanra4764]

Why would you point a security camera at your shower? 😂

[@pablomax9376]

That's why I use wired cameras on a separate network.

[@asanta2023]

Which wired cameras do you have, what brand? Also, what do you mean by a separate network?

[@pablomax9376]

@@asanta2023 Brand is not important. They are standard POE cameras and are not on the inside of my house. Only out facing. My router let's me set up a fully separate LAN and I can set which ports use which network. So, anything that is IOT uses something different than our phones and computers.

[@ReodorF1]

i only have camera outside i dont want cameras inside and i dont need it

[@LironSegev]

if you don't need it, don't have it. I still use simple light bulbs and have no need for "smart ones" in my home.

[@MrBillpops]

That is why my security camera system is all hard wired and DVR is not connected to the internet. At all. Completely Stand Alone. DVR has a relay contact output that goes to separate phone dialed to notify me of any camera alarm condition sending preprogrammed text of DVR camera in alarm condition. I’m home almost 24/7 so no need to view remotely. Just as a fire alarm system monitoring company notifications of alarm condition with fire alarm panel in alarm/trouble condition would notify you of problem with fire alarm system panel. Up to you to find out what the alarm condition actually is and take care of the problem in person not remotely. People put themselves in trouble all the time with internet WiFi. What if someone Cuts your internet connection or someone crashes into a pole knocking out internet to you. Or you loose power and the modem drops out?? Your wide open for invasion cause loss of internet, of cameras hence loss of notification. That’s just dumb to me and wasting all your investment. Ring is the worst of them all. Convenient but bad idea

[@captaingreenhat]

deauthing devices to capture handshakes is not difficult. Heck, even a script kiddy with a dolphin can pull it off without putting any effort in.

[@LironSegev]

Yup it's more complicated but still doable.

[@1stclassmedia844]

Wireless and Security dont mix.....

[@LironSegev]

true

[@cliveedharris1353]

A company is going to be getting checked

[@ultradimensions]

Easy fix: dont get cameras

[@LironSegev]

Easy Fix: use proper security. Car accidents happen, the solution isn't "dont get a car". The solution is learn how to drive. 😉

[@ultradimensions]

@@LironSegev I agree, in fact I had security cameras at my old house

[@Anonymoose66G]

@@LironSegev The solution actually is don't get a car 😂. Do you think any car accidents would happen if we prioritized public transit and cycling? The answer is no. Yes you would have minor cycling accidents but like I said they're incredibly minor and don't cause any serious injury. (Usually)

[@MarcusAndersonsBlog]

Its a crime in most developed countries to obtain access to a computer system without authorization. Its also a crime to instruct another person how to commit a crime. So! Two crimes in one video!!!

[@darkphotographer]

well thing is you need to get acsess to the network , so don t have weak pasword , and change the defalut pasword ,

[@krazyus2756]

Just put the smart bulbs in the microwave for 20 seconds before throwing away

[@LironSegev]

eh...no

[@massapower]

Only use hard wired CAMS !😎👍🏻

[@LironSegev]

much better! Just remember if a wired camera is connected to your network, technically it can still be hacked via the network. So its much better than wifi, but not perfect

[@massapower]

@@LironSegev Thx Dude 😁👍🏻

[@abruptlyblunt]

or use a DVR based wired system that isn't connected to the internet, problem solved....

[@MATT-xv4bh]

I've heard of this before. Not nice, eh?

[@LironSegev]

nope

[@gasovensforqcult]

I'll use aircrack and have that password in no time at all. Reaver if that fails

[@DR-um2bv]

Rule number 1 don't connect system to wifi or internet.

[@rjiggityj]

WEP 😂

[@liasonlee1248]

Just use wired camera. You can't hack a close loop system.

[@LironSegev]

True...well not easily anyways 😉

[@Rightly_Divided]

Just make sure no wires are exposed