Prague cybersecurity worker Ondrej Svoboda reported in 2023 that a baby monitor in his children’s room emitted strange voices and music, which he later determined was a hack, according to his account to The Wall Street Journal. The incident, recounted for a report on the risks of internet-connected cameras [1], came amid growing scrutiny of the devices from Western governments, which have banned some Chinese webcam brands that officials say are easy to hack or are suspected of links to the government [1].
The combination of consumer-level vulnerabilities and policy responses has highlighted continuing concerns about the security of Internet of Things devices, from baby monitors to doorbell cameras and license plate readers, as the number of connected cameras worldwide continues to grow.
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