A new report revealed that more than 40,000 internet-connected security cameras are currently exposed online, allowing anyone to view private live feeds. (Bitsight Identifies Thousands of Security Cameras Openly Accessible on the Internet)
That means your security camera, the one meant to keep you safe, could be showing strangers what’s happening inside your home or business.
For Richmond homeowners and business owners, this is a major reminder that installation alone doesn’t equal protection.
Proper setup, updates, and secure access are what keep your system private.
BitSight’s global study found more than 40,000 vulnerable camera feeds, with over 14,000 located in the United States. Many of these were standard models used by homeowners, retailers, and offices. (Over 40,000 security camera feeds found exposed online)
Key findings from the report:
These unsecured devices were found in homes, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and small businesses, giving potential intruders front row seats into private spaces like YOUR HOME. (Thousands of private camera feeds found online. Make sure yours isn’t one of them)
Smart cameras are everywhere. Suburban front porches, downtown offices, street corners, storefronts, businesses, banks, EVERYWHERE. But convenience often leads to risk when cameras aren’t properly secured.
For homeowners:
Doorbell cameras, driveway cams, and baby monitors are all potential privacy risks if left exposed online. Strangers can view live video, track patterns, or even capture audio.
For business owners:
Offices, retail stores, and warehouses often use network-connected cameras for security. If these cameras are exposed, criminals could study store layouts, employee schedules, or entry points.
For property managers and HOAs:
Shared surveillance networks, like those in apartment complexes or gated communities can be especially vulnerable if one camera on the network is unsecured.
Even one of these could mean your cameras are visible to anyone online.
Here’s how to make sure your cameras are protecting you, not spying on you.
If your system was professionally installed, ask your security provider if they include ongoing maintenance and firmware updates, these are critical.
At Johns Brothers Security, we specialize in secure camera and access control systems for homes and businesses in Richmond and throughout Virginia.
Our technicians can:
We make sure your cameras do what they’re supposed to protect you and your property.
The fact that 40,000+ camera systems are live and unprotected online should be a warning to every home and business owner. A good camera system is an investment in peace of mind, but only when it’s installed, updated, and monitored correctly.
If you want to make sure your security system is safe from exposure, contact Johns Brothers Security in Richmond, VA today for a free security checkup.
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