This site lets you spy on people. Are you one of them?

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For over a decade, Insecam has compiled unsecured security cameras from all over the world. What’s it trying to achieve? Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches and brokers. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/christophe to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed Insecam is a strange corner of the internet. It’s a site that compiles live feeds from IP cameras — internet-connected devices often used for security — that aren’t protected with a password. The site’s creator states that any cameras that invade someone’s private life are removed. But the end result is still an eerie platform for peeking into life in real-time around the world. I set out to try to identify where one of these cameras was streaming from, and help its owner take it offline. Read the study that analyzed Insecam's historical records: http://users.eecs.northwestern.edu/~hxb0652/HaitaoXu_files/PAM2018.pdf And check out the "honeypot" Insecam study: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ipsjjip/28/0/28_502/_pdf Special thanks to: Emmanouil Vasilomanolakis Hello and welcome! Tunnel Vision is a new independent video news show that dives deep into mysteries from all corners of the internet. With a commitment to transparency, we pull back the curtain on the journalistic process, emphasizing the journey of discovery rather than simply presenting the final answer. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: @christophe About: Christophe Haubursin is a journalist and video creator. Before launching Tunnel Vision he worked at Vox.com for 8 years, where he made videos for Vox’s YouTube channel, hosted the show Glad You Asked, and produced on the Netflix series Explained. He lives in Brooklyn. Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at: Twitter: / haubursin -- CHAPTER TITLES -- 00:00 What is Insecam? 04:12 How long has it been around? 06:12 What’s the big deal? 10:00 Can we track down a camera? 13:39 What can we do about it?