"Consumer Reports: $30 Video Doorbells Sold by Amazon and Walmart Vulnerable to Hijacking"

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Consumer Reports has found serious security vulnerabilities in budget video doorbell cameras from brands like Eken and Tuck, which are sold under various names and widely available on major e-commerce platforms. These vulnerabilities include sending sensitive information over the internet without encryption, takeover of the cameras through the mobile app, and access to video feed images. Consumer Reports issued vulnerability disclosures to the manufacturers and called for responsible actions from both the manufacturers and the platforms selling these products.
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