Based on Consumer Reports' investigation, these devices aren't encrypted and can expose a user's home IP address and WiFi network name to the internet, making it easy for bad actors to gain entry.
And, even if the original owner regains control, the hijacker can still get time-stamped images from the doorbell as long as they know its serial number. If they choose 'to share that serial number with other individuals, or even post it online, all those people will be able to monitor the images, too,' Consumer Reports explains.
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