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Reverse-Engineering Flock Cameras
Security researchers analyzed a recovered Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) camera after hackers obtained it, revealing that the device's computer-vision software detects people, vehicles, license plates, bicycles, and fine details like bumper stickers and patches. The camera generated over a million images across several weeks of operation. Researchers discovered a critical flaw: an unencrypted disk partition contained the encryption key for a protected partition, undermining the intended security.
Why it matters: Law enforcement and civil liberties advocates should understand that ALPR cameras capture broad visual data beyond license plates and contain significant security flaws that could expose collected images and operational logs if the device is compromised.
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