The 404 Media Podcast The (Hacked) Spy In Your Car
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Sep 17, 2025 Discover the shocking vulnerabilities of Nexar dashcams, where personal footage is compromised and privacy is at risk. Explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding surveillance technology and data privacy, especially in light of a high-profile sex trafficking case. Hear powerful courtroom testimonies from victims seeking justice, contrasting their emotional pleas with the accused's lack of remorse. Delve into a recent hacking incident that underlines the urgency for stronger cybersecurity measures. It's a gripping exploration of morality, technology, and the quest for accountability.
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Dashcams Are Also Data Engines
- Nexar sells dashcams to drivers and also monetizes footage by creating a public map of images and selling derived data.
- The company blurs some map images but uses raw footage for backup and data products, raising privacy concerns.
Mobile Dashcams Could Extend Street Surveillance
- Flock runs fixed cameras that scan passing vehicles and sells that intelligence to law enforcement.
- A potential Nexar–Flock partnership could combine mobile dashcam feeds with pervasive ALPR surveillance, expanding tracking capabilities.
Hacker Found Unredacted Backups
- A hacker found an AWS key embedded in Nexar dashcams that unlocked access to a bucket with ~130TB of raw video backups.
- The hacker downloaded a sample of unblurred footage and brought it to Joseph Cox to report the vulnerability rather than dump it online.