Accessing private CCTV feeds without authorization is illegal in most jurisdictions. This article is for educational purposes, security auditing, and penetration testing only. You should only test this on systems you own or have explicit written permission to audit.
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If you own an IP camera and want to ensure it doesn't end up as a search result for a Google dork, follow these steps: the server typically:
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