Guardzilla
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014[1] |
| Legal structure | Private |
| Industry | Home survallience |
| Official website | https://www.guardzilla.com/ |
Guardzilla was a small home security company that specialized in cloud-connected security cameras before abruptly shutting down in 2020.[2] 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.[3]
Controversies
Security vulnerabilities
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 The cameras contained hardcoded keys that could be easily extracted due to being protected by a weak, outdated encryption algorithm.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.[4]
Server shutdown
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.[2][5]
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20141217054015/http://guardzilla.com/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/guardzilla-shuts-down-leaving-security-camera-customers-stranded/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200512165022/https://www.guardzilla.com/professional-security-monitoring/
- ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/guardzilla-security-camera-flaws/
- ↑ https://www.securitysales.com/news/shutdown-guardzilla-diy-security/