Google removes option to disable Nest cams’ status light

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:37:48 +0000

It’s more of a “post-purchase middle finger” to customers than a privacy plus, say some outraged users who use the cams to catch crooks.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/SRDFtsfKA6M” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Researchers hack camera in fake video attack

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:03:13 +0000

Tampering with surveillance cameras is a common activity for Hollywood heroes and criminals alike. Now, researchers have shown how they can do it in real life.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/t4JcdCzKtZI” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Parental monitoring apps: How do they differ from stalkerware?

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000

What are the differences between stalkerware apps and parental monitoring apps? What is an “acceptable” or “safe” parental monitoring app? And how can a parent know whether they’re downloading a “legitimate” parental monitoring app or instead a stalkerware app merely disguised as a tool for parents?

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