FLOCK CAMERAS EXPOSE MASS TRACKING CAPABILITIES

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FRI, SEP 18, 2026

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Security researchers have revealed how Flock Safety's traffic cameras track vehicles and people at scale. A single compromised camera collected 1.6 million images and demonstrated dual detection capabilities for both cars and pedestrians.

Flock Safety operates thousands of cameras across U.S. neighborhoods and highways. The breach exposed the cameras' ability to continuously capture and analyze footage for license plate recognition and human detection. The hacked device stored months of high-resolution images in accessible cloud storage without proper encryption. Researchers found the cameras can identify individuals and track movement patterns alongside vehicle data. Flock Safety markets its system to law enforcement as a public safety tool. The company states cameras operate transparently and comply with privacy regulations. However, the vulnerability raises questions about data security practices and the scope of surveillance infrastructure deployed in residential areas. The incident highlights risks inherent in distributed camera networks. Flock has not disclosed how many customers were affected or confirmed whether the vulnerability has been patched. The company typically requires consent from local governments before installation but individual privacy protections vary by jurisdiction.

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