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Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People - 404 Media
Publisher description: While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
NewsAPI | Sep 16, 2026 | Joseph Cox
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This article was produced in collaboration with WIRED. You can read their version of the article here. Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and WIRED, revealing in new detail how exactly Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people. Become a paid member for unlimited ad-free access to articles, bonus podcast content, and more.
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