Security researchers have uncovered a security flaw in a popular home security camera which permits remote spying without any form of authentication. . This week, researchers from cybersecurity firm Tenable said the Amcrest IP2M-841B IP camera, available on Amazon and subject to 12,000 customer reviews -- many of which are positive -- contained a serious bug which is "trivial" to exploit. The Amcrest camera is advertised as a full-HD 1080p camera capable of low-light footage capture. The developers of the device say that the camera can be used via smartphone and a PC, and footage can also be sent to the cloud via subscription. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . Investigators discovered a vulnerability in the Amcrest IP2M-841B surveillance camera, enabling unauthorized remote viewing.. Amcrest IP Camera, Remote Access Security, IoT Camera Flaw, Home Security Threats. . Brittany Day
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