In the early 2000s, many of these cameras were installed with default passwords (like “root” with no password) or no authentication at all.

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: Many of these cameras are left with their default manufacturer usernames and passwords (e.g., admin/password), making them easily accessible if they are connected directly to the internet without a firewall. No Authentication