Some Internet-connected doorbell cameras have security flaws that allow hackers to take control of them with the simple press of a button, among other problems, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. From the report: On Thursday, the nonprofit Consumer Reports released a study that detailed four security and privacy flaws in cameras made by Shenzhen, China-based EKEN. The company makes cameras under the EKEN brand, but apparently also makes cameras under Tuck and other brands. These relatively inexpensive doorbell cameras were available on online marketplaces like Walmart and Tem, but sales were discontinued after Consumer His Report contacted each company to report the issue. However, these doorbell cameras are still available elsewhere.
The most impactful issue, according to Consumer Reports, is that if someone approaches an EKEN doorbell camera, they can take “full control” over it by simply downloading the official app called Aiwit and pairing the camera. . He simply presses and holds the button on the doorbell for 8 seconds and it goes into mode. Aiwit's app has been downloaded more than 1 million times on Google Play, which shows that it is widely used. At that point, a malicious user can create their own account on the app and scan her QR code generated by the app by holding it in front of the doorbell's camera.
