Digital Smarts - How to Protect Web-Connected Cameras from Hackers

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Web-connected security cameras and baby monitors are devices found in many households. What most people do not realize is that they are incredibly easy to hack into when the camera's default or built-in password is not changed. A simple online search yields the default password for most camera makes and models, giving peeping toms easy access to look inside your home. Check out the steps you can take to make sure your cameras and webcams are locked down.