TRENDnet home security cam flaw exposes thousands

Network hardware vendor Trendnet admitted yesterday that a firmware flaw could turn almost two dozen models of safety cameras into spy cameras for anybody to view. Today, the company announced the release of new IP Camera firmware which eliminates the security threat.

"TRENDnet's security team understands that video from some TRENDnet IP SecurView cameras may be accessed online in real time. Upon awareness of the issue, TRENDnet initiated immediate actions to quantify the scope of the issue, initiate corrective actions, and publish updated firmware which resolves the issue."

"Only select cameras purchased between April of 2010 and the present may be affected and require a firmware update. Eighteen camera models have been identified. A list of the identified products is available on TRENDnet's homepage: http://www.trendnet.com "

The problem came to light after a montage of feeds from insecure Trendnet cameras was posted on an online forum in the early part of last month. IP addresses linked to video streams were also posted on various messageboard sites at around the same time.

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