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A Study on Security of IP Cameras and Its Awareness


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1 Master Student, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States

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IP/smart cameras or Internet of Things (IoT) have become a popular trend over the years thanks to their many capabilities. They can automate, make tasks more manageable and monitor your home efficiently, and at the same time, make you feel safer. However, because these devices can connect to the internet, there is a possibility that they can become a security risk to the users. Whenever a smart device is accessible on the internet, it is possible for other individuals, or hackers to access the device. This research aims to identify and analyze consumers’ basic knowledge about network security and the dangers of unsecured IP cameras. The research comprises of a survey on security awareness on these devices, and experiments on exploitation of known vulnerabilities. With the results, we can understand and learn major issues about security of these devices.

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Internet of Things, IoT, IP Camera , Network Camera.
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Authors

Adam Motowidlo
Master Student, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States
Timothy Adatsi
Master Student, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States
Alvin Jackson
Master Student, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States
Shushan Zhao
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050, United States

Abstract


IP/smart cameras or Internet of Things (IoT) have become a popular trend over the years thanks to their many capabilities. They can automate, make tasks more manageable and monitor your home efficiently, and at the same time, make you feel safer. However, because these devices can connect to the internet, there is a possibility that they can become a security risk to the users. Whenever a smart device is accessible on the internet, it is possible for other individuals, or hackers to access the device. This research aims to identify and analyze consumers’ basic knowledge about network security and the dangers of unsecured IP cameras. The research comprises of a survey on security awareness on these devices, and experiments on exploitation of known vulnerabilities. With the results, we can understand and learn major issues about security of these devices.

Keywords


Internet of Things, IoT, IP Camera , Network Camera.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17010/ijcs%2F2022%2Fv7%2Fi1%2F168956