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Security experts have tested wireless cameras from Accfly, Elite Security, ieGeek, Genbolt and SV3C – all of which
can be purchased on popular online marketplaces – and found that they were affected by the flaw.

It is thought that 47 camera brands worldwide may be compromised, 32 of which are currently or were previously
sold in the UK.

The brands identified include Alptop, Besdersec, COOAU, CPVAN, Ctronics, Dericam, Jennov, LEFTEK, Luowice,
QZT and Tenvis.

Any wireless camera using an app called CamHi could be compromised, experts believe.

China-based company HiChip is behind many of these camera brands, as well as the CamHi app.

The company responded to the investigation, saying its devices have a “very low security risk” because it encrypts
all data between the camera and the app. HiChip has now committed to working with experts on improving safety.

The weakness revolves around the devices’s Unique Identification numbers (UID), often found on a sticker on the
side of the cameras and can be easily discovered and targeted by hackers.

People who purchase any wireless camera product should take appropriate security precautions, in the same way they
would with any smart home devices, online email or social media account.

More than half (19) of the brands affected are on sale in the UK, all legal to sell in the UK and comply with our ex-
isting policies.

Anyone who purchases any wireless camera product should take appropriate security precautions, in the same way
they would with any smart home devices, online email or social media account.

People may believe they are picking up a bargain wireless camera that can bring a sense of security – when in fact
they could be unwittingly inviting hackers into their home or workplace.

While all consumers should be careful when shopping around – cheap isn’t always cheerful, especially when it
comes to unknown brands.

This month we have another of Barry’s quizzes, as usual we will publish the answers in next month’s newsletter.

Who are we?

The answers are in the questions.

1. These alley rhymes don’t fit her horror story.

2. Was Ann’s lone medal a help in this leader’s race for equality?

3. Grantham is proud how that great charmer changed life in Britain.

4. Is it true that this genius cleans up after the Lavender Hill Mob?

5. Ian was smellier after a love game with this lady champion.

Lockdown questions