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Flock moves to take down researchers' map of its cameras
Original: Flock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.toms hardwa
Surveillance company Flock is seeking to remove a map published by security researchers that exposed the locations of 335,701 of its cameras, reportedly accessible through an unauthenticated flaw. The map allowed anyone to see where the company's license-plate-reader and surveillance cameras are deployed. The takedown effort has drawn criticism online, with many arguing the researchers performed a public-interest service by documenting the scale of the camera network.
Why now: Flock's attempt to suppress security research rather than address the flaw has sparked debate over surveillance, transparency and responsible disclosure.
Evidence
- Flock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.toms hardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/flock-seeks-to-have-security-researchers-map-of-flock-cameras-taken-down-unauthenticated-flaw-exposed-335-701-camera-locati… · tomshardware.com@web.brid.gy · 1
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