Security discussion

[raylock1]

I was looking for a discussion of network security.  With all of the discussion of hackers entering systems through non computer add-ons, I am concerned about adding something to my network that might invite permit an unauthorized person to gain entry.  My FIOlS router is secured.  Can you point me to a relevent description of security or a discussion.  Thank you.

[jguerdat · Accepted solution]

Search here on Mirai to find the threads. In any event, this has been discussed and Arlo doesn't use the affected chips. Here's a link from an independent source for more into:

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/hacked-cameras-dvrs-powered-todays-massive-internet-outage/

Edit: also check this out:

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/who-makes-the-iot-things-under-attack/

[raylock1]

Thank you for the reply.  It appears, from your respponse, that some specific threat is not a problem with the Arlo.  However, as a prospective buyer,, I was hoping to find a discussion (or description) of the overall security of this device.  I have searched but I have not found any discussion or company information suggessting that this camera has been designed in a way to minimize threats.  It may have been and maybe I am just too stupid to understand.  But before I pruchase one of these units I really would like to feel comfortable that I am not inviting any new threats into my home.  It is probably not a good analogy, but when I buy a new car, I can see lots of discussion from the manufacturer and third party testors about crash worthiness of the car, surviability in roll over events etc.  I was hoping to find information describing how unlikely it would be for someone to hack this system and why, at the moment, it is unlikely.  Hopefully, the company has a full discussion of this somewhere.  Otherewise, it seems that this is exactly what I am looking for to add visual security to my property.

Thanks

Ray

[jguerdat]

Interesting that you use a car analogy now that their systems are beginning to be hacked. The end result is that nothing is impenetrable short of not being connected to the Internet in any way and having no physical access. SHort of being able to examine Netgear documents and interview the engineers and/or being a crafty hacker yourself, there's no way to determine the security.  There is, however, the "security by obscurity" philosophy of exactly WHY someone would hack your system.  The types of users who would buy this system aren't very likely to be high-value targets.  My/your credit cards are much more likely targets than somehow being able to see/interefere with/modify your videos.

It all depends on your level of paranoia but at some point, the risk/effort of breaking into an Arlo (or any other) system just isn't worth it.