If a stranger can view your camera, they can likely control it. Thousands of unsecured IP cameras are often hijacked into "botnets" to launch massive cyberattacks on websites and infrastructure. How to Secure Your IP Cameras

The digital eye did not blink. It stared from the corner of the ceiling, a tiny glass marble nestled in a plastic casing. To anyone walking into the bedroom, it was just a part of the modern smart-home decor—a security feature meant to keep the outside world at bay. But to those on the other side of the screen, it was a window into a private life.

This query specifically looks for the web interface of older Axis network cameras and similar IP-based video servers.