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News Analysis No Password Needed: What Exposed Flock Cameras Mean for You A video shows Flock ALPR cameras found online without password protection. Here's why that should worry anyone whose daily routes get logged. October 30, 2026 Read →

News Analysis One Stolen Flock Camera, 1.6 Million Plate Photos: A Wake-Up Call A single hacked Flock ALPR camera reportedly exposed 1.6 million plate images in 21 days. Here's why that should worry every driver. September 18, 2026 Read →

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