security

  1. tangent

    Yet another reason to disable UPnP on your router!

    Disabling UPnP has been long standing security advice here, but this new attack emphasizes just how dangerous and broken UPnP is. This vulnerability is exploited from the WAN side of your network. Check out this detailed presentation from akamai which includes a list of nearly 400 router...
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    IPC querying 'none' domain

    As part of setting up my first camera/nvr, I am trying to determine that the camera is not trying to phone home etc. The camera is a IPC-HDW5231R-Z. According to my pi-hole logs it will regularly query a domain of 'none'. I have used wireshark, and all it shows is normal ARP traffic. I have...
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    use hikvision indoor station as web cam?

    hello good ppl, ive got a [DS KH8301-WT - fw: 1.4.70 build 170222], when using the ivms mobile app, i can hear audio from the indoor station - is there a way to use the built in camera also? tia
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    Need recommendations for IP cam with end to end encryption, good security

    I have used a Panasonic BL-C230a IP camera for nearly a decade and have loved its features even though it was a bit difficult to set up. It does have end to end encryption, albeit the SSL protocols it uses now are old and are now compromised. Moreover, the IP camera is showing its age and it...
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    Limit Cameras By User?

    I have a home security setup with BI that uses many different cameras. I have set up a tablet as kind of a central system viewer in my living room. I recently decided to add the USB cameras on mine and my wife's computers (which the kids are not allowed to use). My question is, is there a way...
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    Comcast "SmartOffice" cameras and NVR

    My HOA is currently looking into installing cameras at various locations on the property. Out of the lone reason as not wanting to be the single point of contact for installing and maintaining these as I have a regular day job I wanted to see if anyone had experience with the new Comcast...
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    VPN and VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch

    Hello, I am putting together a new IP surveillance system that will include: 13 Dahua IP cameras 1 Dahua NVR without PoE 24 port Cisco managed layer 3 switch with PoE and Gigabit uplink ports I have a Netgear router but it does not appear to be capable of VLANs or VPNs. So this leads me to...
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    System Design and questions

    I just discovered this site and I'm hoping that I'm among kindred spirits. I’m hoping that I have found my ideal configuration. Following the rule that the best security is physical security this is where I’m headed. Four HD-POE (4k?) Cameras fed through my Cisco POE switch and Blue Iris (V4)...
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    WTS DRS Watchmaster IP Ultra 640 x 480 Thermal PTZ Cameras

    For sale I have 2x DRS Watchmaster IP Ultra model 6325-N with a 25mm lens 25 degree FOV and 30Hz frame rate. This unit is based around the Newer Tamerisk 640 core. They were newly refurbished by DRS in February 2016. I've only played around with them for several hours. They each include all...
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    Hacking your network from an IP camera

    What solutions have you found to secure your network from unauthorized access through the LAN connection on an IP camera? I'm considering an IP doorbell camera, but one thing that concerns me is that ability of a technically savvy intruder to access the LAN connection in the back of the camera...
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    Stay away from - Aimsecu

    Edit by fenderman: Warning I am a spammer. I spam for a company called Aimsecu. They are SPAMMERS and cannot be trusted. This post will stay up here to remind everyone that they should stay away from aimsecu. Let this be a warning to other spammers. @tools@aimsecu.com Aimsecu Above Automation –...
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    IP Camera Security

    Hello, I am looking at buying a couple IP Cameras for my home. I realize that I shouldn’t place the cameras in “sensitive” areas, but at any given time, any area can be sensitive. So, I am proceeding my quest with this in mind. I am looking for an IP camera with the following features: 1)...
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    Pokemon Go

    Take Google street view and refine it to a whole new level of intrusiveness. Multiple data points in order to create a self refining dataset. I pity the facility/security managers who are now a virtual gym. A terrorists dream come true.
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    ¿Security system for land without electricity?

    Hello everyone, this is my first contact with the forum, so I'm not sure I'm typing in the right place. Sorry if it is not. I tell my problem: My parents own a piece of land which is about 100km from the house in which we live (it takes over 1 hour to arrive). we have lately suffered property...
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    Keep onvif private, over internet

    Hi all, I love onvif, makes configuring a lot easier, but, I hope I'm wrong, also a bit insecure. I used onvif Manager and pointed it to a camera that was password secured over the internet on a different port than 80, not in my local network. I didn't enter any passwords but it showed the...
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    Best security practices

    Noob here...I have a few Hikvision DS-2CD2132F-IS cams and have a few concerns about their security. I there a way to enforce HTTPS communication only? Is that a bad idea and will Milestone Xprotect have any issues? Besides password strength, are there other recommended security measures I...
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    Intelligent network Cube Camera D1000 supports thermostat + PIR Sensor

    Unifore offers eRobot D1000, which is an intelligent network cube camera. It's ideal security camera to protect your home and office. The camera has many unique advantages including: Temperature & Humidity Detection The camera has built-in temperature and humidity sensors to monitor thermostat...
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    WTS Intelligent network pan&tilt camera eRobot works with 2CU

    We are pleased to introduce you the latest smart network camera which adopts progressive scan CMOS image sensor and Hisilicon SoC to provide you true 720P HD video monitoring plus smart alarm detection features. It's ideal to protect your home, shop, grocery store, office and many different...
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    Carl, the owner of Network Camera Critic, passed away

    Such bad news :( » Carl, Network Camera Critic- 1956
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    Seeing non public IP addresses that don't exist connecting to my DVRs via admin login

    Hey guys I am seeing some very weird successful admin login connections to the DVR via the admin account. The DVR is showing these connections are coming from NON routable, internal IP addresses, which of course is impossible. Please note: The internal network is 10.1.10.x 255.255.255.0...
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    Hi from California

    Hi all. James from the SF Bay Area in California I've been stepping into the home security camera hobby ( 'cause come on that's what it is mostly right? ) I have been reading here for about a month now. I work in streaming video, live webcasting and web app development as a career but it's a...
  22. NetWorker

    let my gaurd down - ready to fight back with tech

    Long story short, someone come into our home while we there sleeping at 4AM. I don't want this to ever happen again. I'm not wealthy but I'm willing to invest in safety and surveillance. This experience has frightened me. I own a couple of cheap Foscams and they seem OK but instead of buying...
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    Static IP Help

    I currently use DynDNS but it seems to be causing me problems. I had it set up on my Century Link modem/router and I was able to view my cameras from work and my mobile but it would sometimes cause issues with my internet at home. There was often times where my Xbox One wouldn't get internet...
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    WTB 720P HD IP Camera Pan/Tilt WiFi Local Storage + Wireless Intrusion Detection US$55

    New home/shop security camera system, included with one IP camera, one wireless door/window sensor and one remote keyfob. The price is only US$55, Model: PRO D1201-B 720P HD IP camera Utilizing progressive scan CMOS image sensor + Hisilicon SoC processor to deliver 1280x720 crystal images at...