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How to hack your security cameras in under 10 minutes (and how to secure them)
One of the best videos I've found demonstrating how hackers get in to your security cameras and how you can keep them out.

If you have security cameras and don’t want the internet watching them too, take a break from those cat videos and give this a watch.
TLDR:
Smash smart devices before you throw them out (your WiFi password can be stolen)
Strong WiFi encryption (WPA3 is best, more at https://www.howtogeek.com/782993/whats-the-best-wi-fi-encryption-to-use-in-2022/).
Strong WiFi password (longer is better)
Change the default username and password on the cameras
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– Daniel