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Guardzilla security camera company gone out of business.

[[Guardzilla]] is security camera company gone out of business.

Software requires camera to connect to cloud based server which is shut down. Cameras were not cheap south of $300+. There should be a legislation when comapnies go out of business that they take product and provide a full refund or opensource the product or build a mechanism to run the product locally.

== Controversies ==

=== Security vulnerabilities ===

Guardzilla security cameras had critical security vulnerabilities. Researchers found that the cameras were transmitting unencrypted video feeds, making it easy for hackers to intercept and view the footage. Additionally, the cameras' firmware had hardcoded credentials, which could be exploited to gain unauthorized access.<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/guardzilla-security-camera-flaws/</ref>

~~Refer:~~ https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/guardzilla-shuts-down-leaving-security-camera-customers-stranded/

=== Server shutdown ===

Guardzilla's camera software needed an active connection to a cloud-based server that is now shut down. This situation is one of the examples why it's important to provide options to self-host devices. Products that rely on cloud services should have mechanisms that allow users to run the product locally if the cloud service becomes unavailable. This way, users are not only able to retain control of their devices but also ensure that the product remains useful even if the company stops offering its services.<ref>https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/guardzilla-shuts-down-leaving-security-camera-customers-stranded/</ref><ref>https://www.securitysales.com/news/shutdown-guardzilla-diy-security/</ref>

== References ==

[[Category:Video surveillance companies]]

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-Guardzilla security camera company gone out of business.
+[[Guardzilla]] is security camera company gone out of business.
-Software requires camera to connect to cloud based server which is shut down. Cameras were not cheap south of $300+. There should be a legislation when comapnies go out of business that they take product and provide a full refund or opensource the product or build a mechanism to run the product locally.
+== Controversies ==
+=== Security vulnerabilities ===
+Guardzilla security cameras had critical security vulnerabilities. Researchers found that the cameras were transmitting unencrypted video feeds, making it easy for hackers to intercept and view the footage. Additionally, the cameras' firmware had hardcoded credentials, which could be exploited to gain unauthorized access.<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/guardzilla-security-camera-flaws/</ref>
-Refer: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/guardzilla-shuts-down-leaving-security-camera-customers-stranded/
+=== Server shutdown ===
+Guardzilla's camera software needed an active connection to a cloud-based server that is now shut down. This situation is one of the examples why it's important to provide options to self-host devices. Products that rely on cloud services should have mechanisms that allow users to run the product locally if the cloud service becomes unavailable. This way, users are not only able to retain control of their devices but also ensure that the product remains useful even if the company stops offering its services.<ref>https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/guardzilla-shuts-down-leaving-security-camera-customers-stranded/</ref><ref>https://www.securitysales.com/news/shutdown-guardzilla-diy-security/</ref>
+== References ==
+<references />
+[[Category:Video surveillance companies]]