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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Privacy Breach: Wyze Cameras Exposed 13,000 Customers' Homes to Strangers"

A glitch in Wyze's system caused 13,000 customers to see each other's camera footage due to an outage at Amazon Web Services, with some users even able to view video footage. This is not the first security crisis for Wyze, as a similar problem occurred in 2023 and the company previously ignored a critical flaw in its security cameras for three years. Wyze has apologized to users and attributed the issue to a third-party caching client library that experienced unprecedented load conditions.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon-web-services #home-surveillance #privacy

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Philips Hue Expands Smart Home Lineup with Secure Cameras and Matter Updates"

Signify, the Philips spinoff, has introduced a new category of products under the Philips Hue brand, entering the home surveillance market. The new lineup includes wired and wireless Secure cameras with 1080p HD video feed, night vision, and the ability to integrate with Hue lights and sound alarms. The cameras can differentiate between pets, packages, and people, and offer end-to-end encryption for privacy. Additionally, Philips Hue offers contact sensors for doors and windows, which can be programmed to work with Hue lights. The company has also updated its app with a Security Center for easy access to the devices and features like triggering alarms and contacting authorities.

via Engadget|

#home-surveillance #philips-hue #secure-cameras