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Flock cameras are capable of tracking both vehicles and people through the collection and analysis of large datasets.

CybersecurityTechnologyPrivacySep 17, 2026score 0.422 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
Hackers accessed and disclosed data from Flock cameras, revealing their ability to track vehicles and people. The data included 1.6 million images, and the hackers shared details on how they obtained the software, aiming to enable others to replicate their actions.

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Flock cameras are capable of tracking both vehicles and people through the collection and analysis of large datasets.
Parent: Surveillance TechnologyEntity: Flock camerasImpact: negativeDate: Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026Target: Flock cameras' ability to track vehicles and people

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Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people One hacked camera captured 1.6 million images and could detect people as well as cars. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/hackers-reveal-how-flock-cameras-really-track-cars-and-people/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
31 boosts · 23 favs · 1 replies · Sep 17, 2026
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Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/hackers-reveal-how-flock-cameras-really-track-cars-and-people/ Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and WIRED, revealing in new detail how exactly Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people. The hackers say they are also publishing details on how they managed to obtain the software, in the hopes that other people may copy them.
7 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Sep 18, 2026
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#ArsTechnica #Tech Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people https://arstechni.ca/8gSe
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