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15 March 2017

FTC Charges Network Equipment Manufacturer For Inadequate Router And Camera Security

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On January 5, 2017, the FTC filed a complaint against a network devices manufacturer and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging that the company's inadequate security measures put consumers' privacy at risk.
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On January 5, 2017, the FTC filed a complaint against a network devices manufacturer and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging that the company's inadequate security measures put consumers' privacy at risk. The FTC alleged that the company failed to take reasonable steps to secure its routers and internet protocol cameras, potentially compromising sensitive information, including live video and audio feeds and files stored on the routers' attached storage devices.

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