Revealing Major Security Flaws in Surveillance Cameras #shorts
The short version: A short from Three Pyramids NetWork spotlights reported security flaws in Flock Safety's ALPR system that researchers say could let hackers access footage and even track police vehicles.
Our Take
Credit to Three Pyramids NetWork for putting a spotlight on something we keep hammering on: these cameras aren't just a privacy problem, they're a security problem. A pile of nearly 60 vulnerabilities in a system that's supposed to be a trusted law enforcement tool isn't a footnote — it's a five-alarm fire. If the reporting holds up, we're talking about a nationwide network of plate-reading cameras where the weak link isn't some hypothetical government overreach, it's sloppy code that outsiders could exploit.
Think about what's actually on the line. Flock's pitch to towns and police departments is 'trust us with your residents' movements, we'll keep it locked down.' Every vulnerability chips away at that promise. And it's not just about some rando pulling footage — the claim that vehicle tracking data, including police vehicles, could be exposed shows how a system built for surveillance can just as easily become a surveillance liability for everyone, including the people running it.
This is exactly why we keep pushing people to know what's watching their neighborhood. Check our map to see if Flock cameras are already logging plates near you, and if you want to push back, our take-action page has real steps for getting these systems reviewed, restricted, or ripped out before the next headline is about your town's data.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Three Pyramids NetWork, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.