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

[[Guardzilla]] was a small home security company that specialized in cloud-connected security cameras before abruptly shutting down in 2020. The company offered a range of DIY security cameras, including models with a live 360° view, designed for indoor and outdoor use, with certain models featuring motion detectors and infrared sensors that would alert the user on the mobile app if they paid for a subscription service.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200512165022/https://www.guardzilla.com/professional-security-monitoring/</ref>

== Controversies ==

==Controversies==

=== Security vulnerabilities ===

===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>

In 2018, security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Guardzilla's security cameras. The cameras contained hardcoded keys that could be easily extracted due to being protected by a weak, outdated encryption algorithm. This vulnerability allowed anyone with access to the keys to log in and gain full access to the company's cloud storage, which included customer-uploaded data and video footage. Despite numerous attempts by customers and researchers to reach out to Guardzilla about these issues, the company did not acknowledge any of the concerns raised.<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/guardzilla-security-camera-flaws/</ref>

=== Server shutdown ===

===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>

The functionality of Guardzilla's cameras relied on an active connection to a cloud-based server, which has since been shut down. The shutdown of the servers rendered the cameras inoperable, leaving customers with devices they purchased but can no longer use.<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]]

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-[[Guardzilla]] is security camera company gone out of business.
+[[Guardzilla]] was a small home security company that specialized in cloud-connected security cameras before abruptly shutting down in 2020. The company offered a range of DIY security cameras, including models with a live 360° view, designed for indoor and outdoor use, with certain models featuring motion detectors and infrared sensors that would alert the user on the mobile app if they paid for a subscription service.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200512165022/https://www.guardzilla.com/professional-security-monitoring/</ref>
-== Controversies ==
+==Controversies==
-=== Security vulnerabilities ===
+===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>
+In 2018, security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Guardzilla's security cameras. The cameras contained hardcoded keys that could be easily extracted due to being protected by a weak, outdated encryption algorithm. This vulnerability allowed anyone with access to the keys to log in and gain full access to the company's cloud storage, which included customer-uploaded data and video footage. Despite numerous attempts by customers and researchers to reach out to Guardzilla about these issues, the company did not acknowledge any of the concerns raised.<ref>https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/guardzilla-security-camera-flaws/</ref>
-=== Server shutdown ===
+===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>
+The functionality of Guardzilla's cameras relied on an active connection to a cloud-based server, which has since been shut down. The shutdown of the servers rendered the cameras inoperable, leaving customers with devices they purchased but can no longer use.<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==
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 [[Category:Video surveillance companies]]