Don't use security cameras! 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.. 👍

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. 😎

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.

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.

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 👍👍

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

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

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

Tell all of you friends about Liron's channel, and let's get him to 1M subs! This is really one of the most informative channels on RU-vid. I'm no techie, so his advice has really helped me out--so many things I didn't know, or hadn't thought about.

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

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".

Love your channel. Always so much useful information.

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

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

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

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

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 👍🏻

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

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.

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.

Thank you Liron

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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.

I enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!

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.

Thanks for the education sir!

Link to the article you mention?

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. :)

Liron! ThanksMuch!==

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

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?

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

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

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? 🤔

Thanks for sharing

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

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?

Good to know, thanks for the information.

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.

Wow, this is a lot of information.

That's why destroy stuff makes powder out of it

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

Thanks for the information Liron

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

Thanks COOP ...

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?

"Don't tell him, Pike!"

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

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

Very nice explanation nice video 👌😃

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."

Easy fix: dont get cameras

Very interesting

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

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

Awesome video, new subscriber

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

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

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?

Well, I do have a hacksaw and a Sawzall!

Thank you

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

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. 🤣

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

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

A company is going to be getting checked

keep up good work

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

Wireless and Security dont mix.....

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

Wep really? Dumpster diving?

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

WEP 😂

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

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

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!!!

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

the home owner O_O

Like they still use WEP in 2023.... don't believe you!

Good old sql injection

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

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

Only use hard wired CAMS !😎👍🏻

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.

😮

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

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

Today in things that didn't happen: this whole video. You may fool the technologically challenged but there's just no way. Coincidentally using wep, what 10 years after all routers moved from it to wpa? Sure.

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

My fridge is smart lol not anymore

no one uses wep, it would harder to find a house that does. I'm calling BS on this one.