I Spy With My Little Google
There's a Google search string
doing the rounds at the moment that locates unsecured webcams. Type in
a search for inurl:“ViewerFrame?Mode=”
and you get back hundreds of hits. Like this
one...

Hmm, looks like an interesting set up. This particular webcam allows users full remote control so let's zoom in on a couple of areas. First, what's hiding behind the fax machine...?

A Pentium 4 Processor. Can we get any closer...?

If there were numbers on that speed dial we'd be able to read 'em!
Now let's take a look at that notice pinned to the wall unit...

That's the one. Move in closer...

...and at maximum zoom it's perfectly legible.
The lesson here is simple; if you don't want people peering over your shoulder, secure your network. Please!

Hmm, looks like an interesting set up. This particular webcam allows users full remote control so let's zoom in on a couple of areas. First, what's hiding behind the fax machine...?

A Pentium 4 Processor. Can we get any closer...?

If there were numbers on that speed dial we'd be able to read 'em!
Now let's take a look at that notice pinned to the wall unit...

That's the one. Move in closer...

...and at maximum zoom it's perfectly legible.
The lesson here is simple; if you don't want people peering over your shoulder, secure your network. Please!

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