A BBC Rip Off Britain investigation revealed that a simple electronic device, disguised as a digital watch, can disable the internet connection of Ring video doorbells, preventing notifications and footage capture. The device, available on online platforms like Amazon, bypassed Wi-Fi security passwords in both tested cases. Experts express concerns about the security implications for Ring doorbells and similar devices connected to home Wi-Fi.
Video doorbells aimed at increasing home security are vulnerable to being hacked by a simple electronic device disguised as a digital watch, an exclusive investigation by BBC Rip Off Britain has revealed.
Experts say the findings undermine the security credentials of Ring doorbells and any similar devices that connect to home Wi-Fi.Stolen laptop He said: “The doorbell video showed me leaving the house, placing the parcel behind the plant pot, walking away. And then the next video was me approaching the house and I could see that the parcel had gone.”
De-auther devices claim to be able to suspend all Wi-Fi activity using what’s known as a ‘denial of service attack’. He said: “I was surprised on a number of fronts. First of all, how a cheap, easily available and pretty innocuous looking device has the power to attack and disable home security video doorbells that countless people have bought with the expectation and the promise of providing them with security.
It said: “There is no evidence to suggest a Wi-Fi signal jammer was used when this customer’s laptop went missing. However, Wi-Fi signal interference can affect the performance of any Wi-Fi enabled device. Issues with connectivity can be linked to a number of causes including broadband network failures and high internet traffic, so we encourage customers to reach out to Customer Support if they are experiencing problems.
Regarding the product listings, Amazon said: “Third party sellers are independent businesses and are required to follow all applicable laws, regulations, and Amazon policies when listings items for sale in our store.
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