79% of smart dash cams we tested had security flaws and concerns, and in some cases they were breaking the law - Out of 28, only six didn't have any concerns.

Beep@lemmus.org · 2 days ago

79% of smart dash cams we tested had security flaws and concerns, and in some cases they were breaking the law - Out of 28, only six didn't have any concerns.

ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net · 2 days ago

Security issues? In a camera recording to an SD card without any connectivity?

Smart dash cams have wireless connectivity and features that use the internet. This could be tracking technologies, motion detection, voice assistant controls and voice alerts, as well as more advanced features such as automatic cloud backup, real-time alerts and remote viewing.

Oh, there’s your problem…

imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com · edit-2 2 hours ago

I got a dashcam with voice assistant and wifi. Wifi is off by default. Voice assist has only predetermined phrases like “turn on wifi” or “turn off screen”. Connecting to camera requires an app. Camwra is also in spewing mode during parking because it is wired properly. Also, I made it so that audio is jot recorded and only speed and time is shown on the video.

I fail to see how there can be anyprivacy issues.

Dashcam in question: viofo 329.

79% of smart dash cams we tested had security flaws and concerns, and in some cases they were breaking the law - Out of 28, only six didn't have any concerns.

79% of smart dash cams we tested had security flaws and concerns, and in some cases they were breaking the law - Out of 28, only six didn't have any concerns.

79% of smart dash cams we tested had security issues - Which?