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When manufacturers ship IP cameras, the devices run localized, lightweight web servers so administrators can log in via a browser to view feeds and adjust settings. If an installer hooks the camera directly to a public IP address or configures port forwarding on a router without enforcing access controls, Google's automated web crawlers find and index the page. Why Unsecured Cameras End Up on the Web inurl+view+index+shtml+14
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