Marketplace Tech Surveillance cameras livestreamed for the internet to see
Jan 8, 2026
Benn Jordan, a YouTube technologist and independent researcher, reveals shocking findings about Flock Safety's surveillance cameras. He discovered that many were livestreaming footage accessible to anyone online. Jordan details how he used Shodan to uncover unsecured camera feeds, which lacked password protection. He shares disturbing examples of invasive footage, including high-resolution zooms capturing private details. The conversation also touches on the chilling effects of constant surveillance, especially around children in playgrounds, raising important privacy concerns.
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High-Powered Cameras With Internet Exposure
- Flock Safety cameras can read license plates and newer models pan, tilt, and zoom to follow people automatically.
- Benn Jordan found many feeds openly accessible on the internet via simple Shodan searches.
Finding Unsecured Camera Feeds
- Benn Jordan used Shodan to find dozens of unsecured Flock camera feeds, discovering many without passwords.
- He could pull up month-old footage and even saw a delete-footage button on some devices.
Continuous Footage Turns Moments Into Patterns
- Continuous, searchable footage makes benign moments into detailed personal records that can reveal routines and private details.
- High-resolution zooming let Jordan read activity on a phone and deduce sensitive patterns like running schedules.