Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Works

Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Works

Security researchers discovered that attackers infiltrated a Flock smart‑camera system, extracting internal logs and configuration files. The leaked data revealed the device’s authentication flow, firmware update process, and network communication patterns. Findings indicate insufficient encryption and default credentials allowed remote access, highlighting broader concerns about IoT security and prompting calls for stronger safeguards in the industry.