What are Vulnerable Webcams?
A webcam is a camera that can stream live video over the internet. People often use webcams to monitor their homes, offices, shops, etc. while away. The video from these cameras can be viewed on phones and computers. Now some of these webcams are left with poor security by their owners. They can be accessed over the internet without needing any password or login. We call such webcams as vulnerable webcams. Since anyone can view the live feed from an unsecured webcam, it is a major risk to the privacy and security of the people and spaces being monitored. Intruders can spy through vulnerable webcams without the owners realizing it.
In summary, a vulnerable webcam is a security camera streaming video online without protection. It allows unwanted people to access the live footage because no login credentials are required to view its feed over the internet.
Find Vulnerable Webcams with Shodan [Metasploit Framework]
Finding vulnerable webcams with Shodan and Metasploit can sound intimidating for beginners, but let me try to explain the key ideas simply. Think of Shodan as a search engine for connected devices and servers instead of websites. We can use it to find webcams and other systems that are publicly accessible over the internet. Sometimes these devices are not properly secured by their owners. Their login page or video feed may be accessible without a password. That is what we call a vulnerable webcam. Metasploit is a popular tool for testing vulnerabilities. Once we find an open webcam with Shodan. Metasploit helps us connect to that device and view the video feed.
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