A hacking group successfully accessed the Android operating system of a stolen Flock camera. The attackers identified two storage partitions, named vendor and media, and discovered an encryption key within the media partition that unlocked access to all stored files.
Data extracted from the device includes over 1.6 million images and 27,321 video clips recorded over a 21-day period. The captured media contains footage of 50,200 vehicles and 11 individuals. The video files are in MP4 format with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
While Flock performs advanced tasks like license plate reading on its servers, the cameras utilize edge AI to detect people, vehicles, and bicycles. The device also contained stock facial detection software, though the company stated this feature was not in use.
The incident adds to ongoing controversies surrounding the company's surveillance systems. Several municipalities have terminated contracts with Flock following reports of misuse by law enforcement, while some individuals have resorted to sabotaging the cameras.
