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Guardzilla was a small home security company that specialized in cloud-connected security cameras before abruptly shutting down in 2020.[1] 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.[2]
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Security |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.guardzilla.com/ |
Consumer impact summary
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Guardzilla category.
Security vulnerabilities (2018)
In 2018, security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Guardzilla's security cameras. The cameras contained hard-coded keys that could be easily extracted due to being protected by a weak, outdated encryption algorithm.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.[3]
Server shutdown (2020)
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.[1][4]
Products
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wroclawski, Daniel (13 Jul 2020). "Guardzilla Shuts Down, Leaving Security Camera Customers Stranded". Consumer Reports. Archived from the original on 8 Jul 2025. Retrieved 17 Mar 2026.
- ↑ "24/7 Professional Security Monitoring". Guardzilla. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020.
- ↑ Whittaker, Zack (27 Dec 2018). "Security flaws let anyone snoop on Guardzilla smart camera video recordings". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026. Retrieved 17 Mar 2026.
- ↑ Karantzoulidis, Steve (19 Jun 2020). "Sudden Shutdown of Guardzilla Highlights Risks of Going DIY With Security". Security Sales & Integration. Archived from the original on 5 Dec 2024. Retrieved 17 Mar 2026.