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Missed out on Walmart’s Deals For Days? Believe it or not, most of the sales are still active this weekend! (Photo: Getty Images)

After a week full of sales, sales and more sales, you (and your wallet) can probably use a break. However, if you realized you forgot to pick up something important, or if something you really wanted got sold out from right under you, you’re in luck.

Walmart’s having a massive weekend-long sale and the savings are just as good as they were earlier this week. We’re talking marked-down TVs, tech, vacs and more, all discounted and ready to be scooped up.

If you spend $35 or more, you’ll get free shipping. To score free shipping on all orders, plus lots more benefits including speedy delivery, sign up for Walmart+. Get a free 15-day trial here (a answering a quick three-question survey will add on an additional two weeks for a solid 30 days of use).

Here are the best weekend sales from Walmart sale.

Best TV sales

No joke — this Sony 65-incher is over $300 off this weekend! (Photo: Walmart)

On sale for $998 (was $1,300), the Sony 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV is the latest from the legendary tech company. The massive 65-inch 4K display is vivid and detailed. Sony’s state-of-the-art Processor X1 powers this beauty for true-to-life visuals, while HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings make sure colors stay bright and black levels stay dark. And shoppers just love its massive size!

“I will never be able to watch a smaller TV again. The picture and sound are incredible,” raved a happy TV watcher. “I can’t say enough great things about this TV. It feels like I’m at the movie theater! It also automatically signs in to all my applications after I log in with my Google account, and I can talk into the remote to control the TV. Love it!”

The 4K TV includes Android TV straight from Google. This means you’ll have instant access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube, Prime Video and much more. You’ll also get a wide range of gaming apps too. What’s not to love?

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Check out more TV sales below:

Sony 32-inch Class HD LED Smart TV, $298 (was $348), walmart.com

TCL 32-inch 3-Series Class HD LED Roku Smart TV, $145 (was $200), walmart.com

Sceptre 40-inch Class Full HD LED TV, $155 (was $200), walmart.com

Samsung 43-inch Class 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV, $898 (was $1,000), walmart.com

Samsung 50-inch Class 4K The Frame QLED Smart TV, $1,198 (was $1,700), walmart.com

TCL 50-inch Class 5-Series 4K Ultra HD QLED Roku Smart TV, $500 (was $600), walmart.com

LG 55-inch Class 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED C1 Series TV, $1,497 (was $2,000), walmart.com

Sony 55-inch Class XBR55X800H Bravia 4K Ultra HD LED Android Smart TV, $798 (was $1,000), walmart.com

LG 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD NanoCell Smart TV, $997 (was $1,200), walmart.com

Best headphone and earbud sales

Your new best buds are now half price! (Photo: Walmart)

These Philips Wireless In-Ear Headphones are a handsome, waterproof option with a price that belies their high-performance quality: They’re on sale for just $30, down from $60. Yep, half price!

Walmart shoppers love everything about these cans: the sound, the comfy fit, the sturdy charging case. “I have had challenges finding in-ear phones that fit me well for a long time,” reported one fan. “I grabbed the chance to try these Philips Wireless In-Ear Headphones and I can say these are perfect! First off, I like the charging case, so you have power on the go when you need it. The headphones are super easy to pair both with my PC and my phone, and the sound is very good: The highs are not tinny and the bass is smooth…. Another quality product from Philips!”

What he said! You’ll never be juiceless with these Philips Wireless In-Ear Headphones — they offer up to 12 hours of playback. Impressive!

Check out more headphone and earbud sales below:

Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Canceling On-Ear Headphones, $149 (was $300), walmart.com

Bietrun Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $26 (was $130), walmart.com

Philips Bass+ BH305 Wireless Active Noise Canceling Headphones, $40 (was $120), walmart.com

JLab Audio JBuddies Studio Over-ear Kids Headphones, $15 (was $50), walmart.com

Meidong Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, $35 (was $70), walmart.com

Luxmo Bluetooth Headphones, $18 (was $36), walmart.com

Jelly Comb On Ear Headphones, $17 (was $50), walmart.com

JBL Live 500BT On-Ear Wireless Headphones, $60 (was $150), walmart.com

JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $39 (was $70), walmart.com

Best gaming sales

You haven’t seen The Last of Us! Not just a figure of speech, so snap this up! (Photo: Walmart)

The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 — which is on sale for $30, or half off at Walmart — is set five years after the first game and follows Ellie and Abby’s fight to survive in a post-apocalyptic US. (Hint: The decisions made in the first game come back to haunt the characters in the second.) This is one of the best games of 2020, and it’s half off right now.

“I have played it three times,” shared a delighted gamer. “On each play-through, I found something new, which I most likely missed because of the insane attention to detail in this game. It all started to make sense after my second playthrough, and I think that The Last of Us Part II is one of the best storytelling masterpieces out there.”

Check out more gaming sales below:

Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Nintendo Switch), $40 (was $50), walmart.com

Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Nintendo Switch), $40 (was $50), walmart.com

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo Switch), $40 (was $60), walmart.com

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 (Nintendo Switch), $40 (was $60), walmart.com

Outriders: Day One Edition (PS4), $40 (was $60), walmart.com

Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One), $20 (was $60), walmart.com

Liphom Gaming Headset, $29 (was $48), walmart.com

Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (PS4), $18 (was $60), walmart.com

The Pillars of The Earth (PS4), $29 (was $45), walmart.com

Best smart-home sales

Wouldn’t you like to wake up to something more lyrical, gentle or informative than a sharp, droning buzz or beep? (Photo: Walmart)

On sale for $49 (was $80), the Lenovo Smart Clock is powered with Google Assistant for seamless syncing to a smartphone. It can rouse you from your slumber with your favorite tunes, the weather, calendar reminders and events, and that podcast you love. Because, really, who couldn’t use some help getting out of bed?

“I have trouble waking up in the mornings and this alarm clock doesn’t disappoint,” raved a satisfied shopper. “I like the wake-up feature that gradually wakes you up and then gives you a morning update of the weather and all the morning news. I’m able to connect it to all my Google devices too.”

Check out more smart home sales below:

Google Nest Mini (second generation), $35 (was $49), walmart.com

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), $200 (was $279), walmart.com

XODO Smart Home Security Surveillance Kit, $60 (was $80), walmart.com

XODO Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Wireless Security Camera, $90 (was $150), walmart.com

TSV Smart Plug (two-pack), $18 (was $26), walmart.com

Defender Ultra HD 4K Wired Outdoor Security System (1TB), $260 (was $450), walmart.com

Anself Wireless Burglar Alarm, $20 (was $28), walmart.com

Fymall Wi-Fi Smart Color LED Light Bulb, $11 (was $24), walmart.com

Best home office sales

You never know when you need a new laptop. Actually, now you do. (Photo: Walmart)

The thing about laptops? Sometimes you’re the last to know when one’s on its last legs, so it’s always wise to keep your eyes open for a replacement (or backup). On sale for $429 (was $749), this sleek and stylish Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook has a 15.6-inch Full HD LCD display at 1080p, runs Windows 10 and features a comfortable keyboard and spacious trackpad for quick and easy navigation. It’s paired with 16GB of memory and 256GB of on-board storage, and has up to 10 hours of battery life per charge. Shoppers love its built-in fingerprint reader for a super-speedy login.

“Laptop is amazing. I could not be happier with it,” raved a savvy Walmart shopper. “Super smooth interface, fantastic speed and video quality is superb — I have not had any buffering at all. The screen size is perfect and I am really loving this dark green color, very sleek and modern looking. I like that you can set a fingerprint login for extra security…Lots of storage space, fast browsing and crystal clear sound. You really cannot beat this laptop.”

Check out more home office sales below:

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5, $399 (was $520), walmart.com

Sceptre 27-inch HD LCD Computer Monitor, $130 (was $200), walmart.com

Samsung CB4 Chromebook, $159 (was $230), walmart.com

Canon Pixma G4210 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One InkJet Printer, $300 (was $400), walmart.com

Ousgar 47-inch White Desk, $80 (was $300), walmart.com

Kuku Mobile Call Center Telephone USB Headset, $28 (was $40), walmart.com

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen Conference Call Headset, $268 (was $422), walmart.com

Gamma Ray Optics 010 Slim Vintage Computer Readers, $18 (was $25), walmart.com

Hemu Fashion Bamboo Laptop Lap Tray, $38 (was $80), walmart.com

Best vacuums sales

This vacuum sucks…and that’s a very good thing. Save nearly 70 percent! (Photo: Walmart)

Do you have hair-shedding pets? Do you want to keep a clean home but are just too busy during your week to make sure it stays neat and tidy? If your answer is yes, then the EcoVacs Deebot 711 Robot Vacuum Cleaner might be a good option for you. It’s on sale for a ridonculous $178 at Walmart!

The robovac makes it easy to keep your hardwood floors or carpet clean, even if you’re not at home. Just sync the vacuum to your smartphone via the Ecovacs app and let the Deebot do the rest. This vacuum uses “Smart Navi 2.0” technology to map your space, so it can keep your home free from crumbs, debris, pet hair and other icky things.

“I’m really happy with the quality and price of this vacuum,” shared a savvy Walmart shopper. “It does a solid job, follows its schedule and switches easily between thick shag rug and hardwood floors. I love that it sends you a report when it’s done and lets you know if it has an issue.”

Check out more vacuum sales below:

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Slim Corded, $99 (was $199), walmart.com

Shark ION Robot Vacuum RV750, $148 (was $299), walmart.com

iHome AutoVac Eclipse G 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop, $179 (was $400), walmart.com

Eureka Groove 4-Way Control Robotic Vacuum, $129 (was $199), walmart.com

iHome AutoVac Nova Self Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop, $299 (was $599), walmart.com

ILife A4s Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $119 (was $180), walmart.com

Mighty Rock Robot Vacuum and Mop, $73 (was $130), walmart.com

Ionvac SmartClean 2000 Robovac, $99 (was $180), walmart.com

ILife V5s Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop, $135 (was $180), walmart.com

Best style sales

Floaty, flowy, and flamboyantly economical. Perfect for any occasion. (Photo: Walmart)

No, it’s not a typo: This gorgeous Max Studio frock is on sale for 15 bucks! It has a fit-and- flared silhouette, a tiered skirt, and fluttery ruffled sleeves. It’s made of a soft, flattering jersey material, and boasts a knee-length hem and a U-shaped neckline.

Did we mention it’s $83 off?!

“Fabric is soft and comfy, like pajamas,” a shopper shared. “Cut is flattering…The shoulder detail is super cute. It’s pretty casual, but some wedges and jewelry could probably dress it up for an office setting.”

Check out more style sales below:

Scoop Women’s Espadrille Wedge Sandal, $20 (was $35), walmart.com

Zanea Womens Polka Dot Short Sleeve Long Dress, $24 (was $48), walmart.com

KOGMO Womens Premium Cotton Full Length Leggings, $12 (was $18), walmart.com

Status by Chenault Women’s Cotton Slub Jersey with Cotton Eyelet Dress, $9.50 (was $78), walmart.com

Cate & Chloe McKenzie 18k White Gold Dangling Earrings, $18 (was $136), walmart.com

Charmo Women’s Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit, $17 (was $30), walmart.com

Best kitchen sales

Drool-worthy meals at an even more drool-worthy price. Seriously, though,don’t drool. People are eating! (Photo: Walmart)

Listen up, breakfast connoisseurs! This griddle is made for all sorts of morning delicacies: eggs, bacon, even pancakes! It’s treated with a nonstick coating and can act as a separate cooking surface for those with dietary restrictions or as an additional surface for family cookouts or side dishes. It’s so easy to clean too — just chuck it in the dishwasher.

“Really good griddle — everything I’ve cooked turned out delicious!” one shopper shared. “I put four chops on at a time, but you can fit more — just rotate them — and all I can say is…delicious!!! After use, I take a paper towel or a rag and wipe it down. My hubby and I just love it!”

Check out more kitchen sales below:

Tramontina Primaware 18 Piece Non-stick Cookware Set, Steel Gray, $40 (was $50), walmart.com

The Pioneer Woman Cowboy Rustic 14-Piece Forged Cutlery Knife Block Set, $39 (was $70), walmart.com

Chefman TurboFry Air Fryer, $74 (was $99), walmart.com

The Pioneer Woman Mazie 2-Piece Ceramic Red Rectangle Baker Set, $20 (was $25), walmart.com

Farberware 3.2 Quart Oil-Less Multi-Functional Air Fryer, $60 (was $99), walmart.com

Ninja 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer, $69 (was $79), walmart.com

Best Choice Products 16.9qt 1800W 10-in-1 Family Size Air Fryer, $130 (was $255), walmart.com

Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Digital Automatic LCD Programmable Coffeemaker Brewer, $90 (was $105), walmart.com

Best beauty sales

The one mask you’ll be happy to keep wearing. (Photo: Walmart)

We can all use a little more luxury — and this mask is the perfect way to get it. It’s made with 24K gold, which is known for its anti-aging properties (think lifting and firming). Beyond helping rejuvenate your skin, it also leaves behind a beautiful golden glow.

“This mask is great,” a shopper shared. “It has a gooey consistency going on, and leaves your face super smooth and firm after. The gold color is really fun as well.”

Check out more beauty sales below:

BylissPRO Nano Titanium Lightweight Ionic Hair Dryer, $65 (was $85), walmart.com

Burberry Classic Eau De Parfum, $32 (was $98), walmart.com

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Face Serum, $70 (was $100),walmart.com

Remington Anti-Static Flat Iron, $16 (was $20), walmart.com

Artnaturals Anti-Aging Retinol, $12 (was $16), walmart.com

Conair Double Ceramic Curling Iron, $12 (was $23), walmart.com

Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads, $25 (was $50), walmart.com

IMAGE Skincare Ageless Total Eye Lift Creme, $31 (was $50), walmart.com

Best mattress and bedding sales

The stuff dreams are made of: saving $300 and getting the greatest sleep of your life. (Photo: Walmart)

If you’ve had your mattress for longer than you can remember, it’s high time to replace it — and, lucky you, this one is on sale! It’s made with 12 inches of plush memory foam supported by coils, and it’s just the right balance between soft and firm. The only drawback? Getting out of bed in the morning is about to get a lot harder.

“I was surprised at how soft and comfy this mattress was,” a shopper reported. “I took it out of the box and plastic and it opened right up to the 12-inch size. It is supposed to take 24 hours to expand but it expanded a lot right away. It’s super thick and so far feels very comfortable. I am surprised at how great a mattress in a box could be!”

Check out more mattress and bedding sales below:

Noble Linens 8-Piece Bed in a Bag Bedding Set, Twin, White, $45 (was $65), walmart.com

Mattress Topper Queen, 2-Inch Cool Swirl Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Blue, $70 (was $105), walmart.com

Hatch Embroidered Stripe 7-Piece Comforter Set, $30 (was $70), walmart.com

Zeny Weighted Blanket, $47 (was $78), walmart.com

Wenzel 70″ x 60″ Camp Quilt – Red Brick Geo Print, $21 (was $29.50), walmart.com

Better Homes & Gardens Flowing Floral Comforter Set, $45 (was $65), walmart.com

Best pet sales

An unbeatable deal for the mistress of the house. That would be her. (Photo: Walmart)

It’s time to get your cat a space of her own — your couch cushions will thank you for it. This little den is perfect for small spaces and kittens. It has enough space for her to curl up and nap in, plus plenty of scratching spots and, most excitingly for her, a little ball she can attack as she pleases.

“My cats love this!” a shopper reported. “It’s great value for the price. The perch on top is small, but our cats find creative ways to utilize it…it’s a great scratcher and play station.”

Check out more pets sales below:

Oster Super Duty Dog Clippers, $35 (was $40), walmart.com

Portable Pet Dog Cat Outdoor Travel Water Bowl Bottle, $8.50 (was $11), walmart.com

Omega Paw Large Elite Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Black, $53 (was $78), walmart.com

Amgra Laser Pointer for Cats, $11 (was $16), walmart.com

Luxury Fluffy Soft Pet Bed, $15 (was $22), walmart.com

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Sextortion scam leverages Nest video footage to fool victims into believing they are being spied upon everywhere

A bizarre sextortion scam is attempting to trick victims that not only has their smartphone been hacked to spy upon their private lives, but also every other device they have encountered which contains a built-in camera.

As Ionut Ilascu at Bleeping Computer reports the scam begins with victims receiving an email entitled “Your Nudity online”, claiming to come from hackers who say they have spied on their victim for 11 months, and have managed to record nude video footage of the victim through their smartphone camera.

The extortionists offer “proof” to their intended victim, by sharing the login credentials of an email account, which contains a link to a webpage that appears to show a live feed from Google Nest cameras.

However, the Nest camera footage does not show any nude footage of the intended victim. Instead potential victims are tricked into believing that the live feed is unavailable as the connection to their supposedly infected smartphone has been temporarily lost.

The scammers attempt to explain away the lack of any evidence that the users’ phone has been infected with the following technobabble:

“Our virus goes Live at intervals to transmit Feed from any of the other devices which your cell phone infected so it can infected some more devices. During this period we lose visual of the Live Feed from your cell phone and when this happens we can triangulate the signal from your cell phone and we always know where you are.”

The idea that a hacker might be tracing a user’s precise location could, of course, be very unsettling.

Furthermore, the innocent member of the public targeted by the scammers is told by the supposed hackers that “we programmed the virus currently in your cell phone to record what it sees through its camera and to infect any other device with a camera in its range so we can always have an eye on you.”

For non-technical users the idea that smartphone malware could jump to and successfully infect other camera-enabled devices – such as security cameras – in the vicinity might seem plausible. But it’s poppycock.

Nonetheless, the fact that the webpage contains some embedded video feeds from public Nest cameras might be enough to fall the unwary or paranoid.

And then comes the sucker punch:

“We have pornographic type home videos of you already recorded and we intend publishing them all over the internet. Your videos are currently being uploaded by your cell phone on several Porn website servers and you have only a week till they are free for the public to view.” “Every SINGLE ONE of these Nude Recordings and Other Recordings where you were caught on camera doing something perhaps only you should know about are still on your cell phones iOS and uploads of these videos from your cell phone will continue every minute till all these videos are uploaded as cyberspace Porn.”

To add insult to injury, victims are told by their extortionists that the videos will also be uploaded onto electronic billboards.

The point of all these threats? To get the victim to contact the scammers via email where they will demand 500 Euros in payment through the Bitcoin cryptocurrency or US $600 worth of gift cards

But the truth is that they have not infected your smartphone. They have not infected any Nest cameras or CCTV cameras. They are not monitoring your location, nor spying on your daily activities. They do not have any pornographic videos of you.

Do your bit to discourage extortionists from making similar attacks. Stay clued up about the scams perpetrated via email, and make sure to raise awareness amongst your friends, colleagues and family – especially if you feel they might be vulnerable to falling for this type of unpleasant con trick.

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Somebody’s Watching: Hackers Breach Ring Home Security Cameras

Ashley LeMay and Dylan Blakeley recently installed a Ring security camera in the bedroom of their three daughters, giving the Mississippi parents an extra set of eyes — but not the ones that they had bargained for.Four days after mounting the camera to the wall, a built-in speaker started piping the song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” into the empty bedroom, footage from the device showed. When the couple’s 8-year-old daughter, Alyssa, checked on the music and turned on the lights, a man started speaking to her, repeatedly calling her a racial slur and saying he was Santa Claus. She screamed for her mother.The family’s Ring security system had been hacked, the family said. The intrusion was part of a recent spate of breaches involving Ring, which is owned by Amazon.There have been at least three similar cases reported this month — the others were in Connecticut, Florida and Georgia. Other breaches, involving Google’s Nest and Taococo, a baby monitor sold on Amazon, have also drawn scrutiny and prompted concerns about privacy.Ms. LeMay, 27, said the Dec. 4 episode unnerved her family, particularly her daughter Alyssa.“She won’t even sleep in her room,” Ms. LeMay said on Saturday. “She actually spent the night with a friend the other night because she didn’t want to be here.”Ms. LeMay said that she and her husband, who unplugged the camera, had immediately reported the episode to Ring and later to the police in Southaven, Miss. Since the episode, she said her family had been contacted by the F.B.I. and by Ring’s chief operating officer, Jon Irwin.But she criticized the company’s response, saying it had provided scant information and deflected responsibility for the breaches onto customers.A Ring spokeswoman said in a statement on Saturday that the company took the security of its devices seriously, and attributed the recent episodes to hackers gaining users’ login credentials.“Our security team has investigated this incident and we have no evidence of an unauthorized intrusion or compromise of Ring’s systems or network,” the statement said. “Recently, we were made aware of an incident where malicious actors obtained some Ring users’ account credentials (e.g., user name and password) from a separate, external, non-Ring service and reused them to log in to some Ring accounts.”Ring users can monitor the cameras on the company’s smartphone app and speak to people inside their home and at their front door using a two-way audio feature. But cybersecurity experts say all it takes is a user name and password for hackers to gain access to the devices. Ring said it began sending emails this weekend to its millions of customers, reminding them to use multifactor authentication, which requires users to verify their identity by entering a code that they receive as a text message or by using an authentication application, in addition to their password. “Unfortunately, when the same user name and password is reused on multiple services, it’s possible for bad actors to gain access to many accounts,” the statement said.A spokesman for the Jackson, Miss., field office of the F.B.I. said he could not confirm or deny that the episode was being investigated. The Southaven police chief, Macon Moore, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday.Cybersecurity experts said it’s not that difficult for hackers to gain access to “internet of things” devices, which include Ring security cameras and voice assistants, such as Alexa and Google Home. “Unfortunately, we’re so reliant on passwords at this point, but passwords are absolutely the weakest link,” said Tim Weber, security services director for ADNET Technologies in Farmington, Conn.Mr. Weber, who is a certified ethical hacker, said he had not seen any evidence that Ring’s operating platform had been breached. He recommended that people avoid reusing old passwords because they could have already been compromised as part of a previous data breach without users even knowing it.“People are honestly struggling right now because they have so many passwords to maintain,” he said.“Nothing is 100 percent secure,” she said. “It takes a lot of layers of defense to make things more secure and to lower the risk. I understand the convenience of getting these devices, but I would also hate to see children exploited. We don’t know how long someone may be monitoring those cameras.”In addition to multifactor authentication, she recommended using pass phrases instead of passwords, because they are harder for hackers and computers to guess.Ms. LeMay, who works the overnight shift as a laboratory scientist at a hospital, said she thought she had been getting peace of mind with the Ring camera, as one of her daughters suffers from seizures.Now, she said, the family is on edge.“I’m definitely very paranoid,” she said. “Yesterday, I told my husband, ‘I really want to get away from here for a bit.’” Read the full article

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Inside the Podcast that Hacks Ring Camera Owners Live on Air

A blaring siren suddenly rips through the Ring camera, startling the Florida family inside their own home.

"It's your boy Chance on Nulled," a voice says from the Ring camera, which a hacker has taken over. "How you doing? How you doing?"

"Welcome to the NulledCast," the voice says.

The NulledCast is a podcast livestreamed to Discord. It's a show in which hackers take over people's Ring and Nest smarthome cameras and use their speakers to talk to and harass their unsuspecting owners. In the example above, Chance blared noises and shouted racist comments at the Florida family.

"Sit back and relax to over 45 minutes of entertainment," an advertisement for the podcast posted to a hacking forum called Nulled reads. "Join us as we go on completely random tangents such as; Ring & Nest Trolling, telling shelter owners we killed a kitten, Nulled drama, and more ridiculous topics. Be sure to join our Discord to watch the shows live."

Software to hack Ring cameras has recently become popular on the forum. The software churns through previously compromised email addresses and passwords to break into Ring cameras at scale. This has led to a recent spate of hacks that have occurred both during the podcast and at other times, several of which have been covered by local media outlets. In Brookhaven a hacker shouted at a sleeping woman through her hacked Ring camera to wake-up. In Texas, a hacker demanded a couple pay a bitcoin ransom. Hackers targeted a family in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and spoke through the device to one of the young children.

A screenshot of an announcement in the NulledCast Discord server. Image: Motherboard

Ring cameras are the wildly popular home surveillance devices owned and heavily marketed by Amazon. The company has signed partnership agreements with hundreds of police departments around the country; many of these police departments have marketed and sold Ring devices on the company's behalf. These internet-connected cameras have invaded much of America's suburbs, as Gizmodo showed using data that Ring left exposed. These hacks, and this podcast, have turned devices nominally designed to protect people's homes into surveillance devices that have been turned back on their owners.

After the recent media attention about Ring hacks, Nulled members are scrambling to remove evidence of the Ring hacks and distance themselves from the practice.

"Hey NulledCast fans, we need to calm down on the ring trolling, we have 3 investigations and two of us are already probably fucked," one of the self-described podcast staff wrote on a NulledCast Discord server that Motherboard gained access to. "Drop suggestions on what else we should do. It will still happen just on a much smaller scale," they added.

On the Nulled forum, which has thousands of members, administrators tried to delete all evidence of Ring hacking by rolling back the entire forum's database by four days.

Do you know anything else about breaking into Ring cameras? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, OTR chat on [email protected], or email [email protected].

While Motherboard was originally reporting on the existence of dedicated tools for breaking into Ring cameras, the Nulled website went offline for "unscheduled maintenance," a placeholder on the site read Wednesday. When the site returned, threads about Ring had been deleted.

A Nulled admin then added a message to the site.

"Following the recent news regarding Ring and various members, we feel it is necessary to address and [sic] concerns or malformed notions. Nulled does not and will not tolerate the harassments [sic] of individuals over Ring cameras or similar," the message read. It then added that discussing Ring accounts and similar topics was banned from the site, as well as selling any Ring or Nest accounts.

"No discussing in Shoutbox regarding this," the message read, referring to an instant chat service on Nulled.

The Discord members are split into various groups, such as podcast staff, podcast members, and podcast advocates. In all, around 200 people are members of the Discord server where hackers livestream the hacking of Ring cameras.

In a now deleted thread, a Nulled user wrote, "Hello everyone. As you probably have heard, I was featured on the news for a stunt I pulled." Motherboard was only able to view a partial archive of the message.

On Thursday, some members of the Discord appeared to be panicking, changing their usernames and some saying they are quitting because mainstream media outlets are now covering the Ring hacking.

A screenshot of a bot deleting posts in the NulledCast Discord server. Image: Motherboard

A Ring spokesperson previously said in a statement, "Customer trust is important to us and we take the security of our devices seriously. While we are still investigating this issue and are taking appropriate steps to protect our devices based on our investigation, we are able to confirm this incident is in no way related to a breach or compromise of Ring’s security.

"As a precaution, we highly and openly encourage all Ring users to enable two-factor authentication on their Ring account, add Shared Users (instead of sharing login credentials), use strong passwords, and regularly change their passwords," it added.

"It's fucked dude. It's everywhere," one user wrote on the Discord server.

"I'm quitting. It's on mainstream news now," another responded.

"Lmfao doesn't matter nothing's gonna happen," another said.

"Only chance and faez will get arrested don't worry," a fourth responded, referring to the hacker named during the Florida Ring hijacking.

It doesn't seem the livestreaming of Ring hacking is going to end just yet, however.

"Podcast dead?" one user on the Nulled Discord asked Wednesday night.

Another user replied, "Nope. Tune in Friday. Like and subscribe."

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Smart home security: 10 hacks to protect your home from hackers

By Paul Walton March 13, 2019 Internet

Did you hear about the FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on one another? How about the US family convinced by their Nest Camera that a nuclear attack was imminent?

IoT devices are now a top target for brazen cyber criminals eager to take advantage of anything in order to get their hands on someone else’s personal details.

Yet despite the dramatic headlines, there’s no need to unplug altogether. Instead, there are several simple and easy hacks that you can do to add an extra layer of security to your smart home devices. Here’s our top 10 tips on how:

Smart homes at greater security risk than ever

Protecting your data in the age of smart homes

6 ways to secure your home Wi-Fi

1. Use two-factor authentication (2FA)

For most devices, there is usually an option to set up 2FA. With 2FA you’re asked to enter a secondary form of verification after submitting your username and password. This second layer of security helps repulse particularly persistent hackers.

When it comes to finance, security is crucial so many banks go further than 2FA by sending customers a unique code to enter. Facebook gets even more creative, asking users to verify friends in photos.

However, neglecting 2FA isn’t amusing; recently a hacker spoke to a baby through a Nest security camera and then turned up the central heating. With proper 2FA, this was a situation that could have been avoided.

2. Set up a secondary or ‘guest’ network

Broadband suppliers allow you to create multiple networks on your Wi-Fi router. It’s how parents set up controlled kids’ networks and guest networks for visitors. The same can be done for smart devices.

Create a separate Wi-Fi network so that your IoT devices operate separately from personal ones like your laptop or phone. Many routers now segregate all devices on a guest network so that they cannot communicate with each other. This makes it harder for a would-be hacker to gain access to data on this network.

When creating this new network, opt for WPA2 if given a choice between this and WPA; it’s the standard encryption method used worldwide.

3. Kill the bugs

Modern technology is impressive, but we all know that mistakes do happen. One of the most common ways hackers target smart devices is by exploiting a vulnerability missed by the software developer.

Luckily, this is also one of the easiest issues to address – simply update the device. Maybe think twice before clicking ‘ask me later’ the next time an update notification appears on your phone or laptop. There are bigger bugs to fry.

4. Disable unnecessary features

Smart devices are full of features, often enabled by default. Remote access is a good example of something that may be surplus to requirements. Don’t need it? Disable it.

5. Is your device qualified?

When purchasing a smart device, make sure it has the correct certification. The “Works with Alexa” and “Works with Apple HomeKit” badges show that devices meet certain standards in responsiveness, reliability and functionality.

However, certification is especially important in regards to smart security devices. It’s worth noting that in the UK a smart alarm needs to be certified by either the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or the SSAIB if you want a police response.

6. Resist accessing smart devices using public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi has weak security protocols and information transmission is generally unencrypted. If your Wi-Fi router is hacked your information can easily be intercepted undetected. This is what’s called a “man-in-the-middle” attack.

If you are on the go and want to check your CCTV then perhaps it’s better to take the hit and just use your own 3G/4G connection.

7. But if you must… Make sure the public Wi-Fi is genuine

Another man-in-the-middle attack exists, appropriately dubbed “Evil Twin.” In this case, the hacker creates a Wi-Fi network to mimic a public one nearby. For example, a network named Free_Cafe_Wifi could be created next to a Starbucks. This technique is especially dangerous as login pages may automatically appear, enticing you to enter personal details.

If you cannot avoid public Wi-Fi altogether, ask a café employee for the correct Wi-Fi name to make sure you are logging into the correct one.

8. Secure your phone and smart accessories

Simple, but effective. Your smartphone should have a passcode that isn’t easily guessed. No birthdays or ‘1234’.

You should also keep track of portable smart home accessories. Nowadays, smart alarms often come with key tags, allowing the alarm to be set and unset by waving them next to a panel. If lost, make sure you deactivate the tag on your smartphone until it’s found.

9. Buy from trusted brands

Cybersecurity is a top priority for consumers, but not always for brands. Beware the “poundshop” types you see on Amazon or Ebay boasting good reviews and low prices. Do your research: look up the brand’s website and search opinions on news-sites and forums.

It’s also worth checking whether the brands encrypts personal content. Ring, for example, is known for not encrypting customers’ videos because of Ring’s belief “that encryption would make the company less valuable.” Earlier this year, this created a storm when allegations arose that Ring’s Ukraine-based employees had unfettered access to video created by Ring camera.

10. Remember: passwords are key

It’s a cybersecurity tale as old as time. But it’s true. Your passwords must be secure. Make sure each one is unique and at least 12 characters long. Avoid full words; MySecurePasswrd is far more secure than MySecurePassword simply because it’s missing the “o”.

Adding numbers and symbols helps, but shouldn’t be prioritised over character length. The password ‘H@GG1s!’ is less secure than ‘haggis-is-tasty’ because it halves the character count (7 vs 15). Besides, hackers are usually well aware of which letters are commonly replaced with numbers or symbols.

A good password will defend against “brute force” attacks: a trial-and-error method where a computer submits thousands of passwords, using common words and patterns, to gradually narrow it down.

If you’re concerned about remembering multiple passwords then use a password manager like LastPass or Dashlane. You can also get built-in options like Keychains for iOS or Password Manager for Google Chrome.

Last but not least, don’t forget to give your broadband network a suitably obscure name. “William’s Wi-Fi” is not ideal. Think outside the box, your favourite movie or car model for instance. Maybe even try putting a smile on a neighbour’s face with something a little playful like “Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi” or “The LAN Before Time”. You just never know. It could be the difference between being hacked or having said hacker move elsewhere.

Paul Walton, Co-Founder of Boundary

Link to the article: https://www.techradar.com/news/smart-home-security-10-hacks-to-protect-your-home-from-hackers

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Smart home security: 10 hacks to protect your home from hackers

By Paul Walton March 13, 2019 Internet

Did you hear about the FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on one another? How about the US family convinced by their Nest Camera that a nuclear attack was imminent?

IoT devices are now a top target for brazen cyber criminals eager to take advantage of anything in order to get their hands on someone else’s personal details.

Smart homes at greater security risk than ever

Protecting your data in the age of smart homes

6 ways to secure your home Wi-Fi

1. Use two-factor authentication (2FA)

2. Set up a secondary or ‘guest’ network

When creating this new network, opt for WPA2 if given a choice between this and WPA; it’s the standard encryption method used worldwide.

3. Kill the bugs

Modern technology is impressive, but we all know that mistakes do happen. One of the most common ways hackers target smart devices is by exploiting a vulnerability missed by the software developer.

4. Disable unnecessary features

Smart devices are full of features, often enabled by default. Remote access is a good example of something that may be surplus to requirements. Don’t need it? Disable it.

5. Is your device qualified?

6. Resist accessing smart devices using public Wi-Fi

If you are on the go and want to check your CCTV then perhaps it’s better to take the hit and just use your own 3G/4G connection.

7. But if you must… Make sure the public Wi-Fi is genuine

If you cannot avoid public Wi-Fi altogether, ask a café employee for the correct Wi-Fi name to make sure you are logging into the correct one.

8. Secure your phone and smart accessories

Simple, but effective. Your smartphone should have a passcode that isn’t easily guessed. No birthdays or ‘1234’.

9. Buy from trusted brands

10. Remember: passwords are key

A good password will defend against “brute force” attacks: a trial-and-error method where a computer submits thousands of passwords, using common words and patterns, to gradually narrow it down.

Paul Walton, Co-Founder of Boundary

Link to the article: https://www.techradar.com/news/smart-home-security-10-hacks-to-protect-your-home-from-hackers

Related articles: https://inconvenientnews.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/let-less-secure-apps-access-your-account-google-account-help/

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This Tesla Mod Turns a Model S Into a Mobile 'Surveillance Station'

The Surveillance Detection Scout prototype, whose software Kain has made available on Github, works by capturing and analyzing the video from a Tesla's three cameras—two on its sideview-mirrors and one forward-facing—on a $700 Nvidia Jetson Xavier mini-computer. It uses an open-source neural network framework called Darknet as its machine learning engine, along with ALPR Unconstrained for recognizing license plates and Facenet for tracking faces. Both of those programs are available for free on Github. The system also uses Google's Open Images Dataset as training data.

"I’m not doing any cutting-edge AI," Kain says. "I’m just applying what’s already freely available, off the shelf." The software even identifies the make and model of cars it sees based on license plate lookups on the service FindByPlate.com. (Kain says it's far harder to link license plates to actual names, and he doesn't intend to include that data in his tool.)

Kain says he came up with the idea for his follower detection mechanism last year after he attended a talk on counter-surveillance at last year's Defcon. He'd been thinking since he first bought his Tesla Model 3 about the gigabytes of video it collected and deleted, overwriting its video logs every hour. "I had a little bit of FOMO, thinking about how all this video is gone if I don't do something with it," Kain says.

"It’s essentially a surveillance camera on wheels, not providing anyone notice of that fact, mapping pieces of people's paths through the cities they live in."

Joesph Lorenzo Hall, CDT

After learning about a tool available on Github called Tesla USB that allows Tesla owners to store their video to an external drive indefinitely, Kain came up with the idea of combining that storage capability with image recognition to give his car features similar to the Nest camera in his home, which includes so-called "familiar face detection." Beyond tracking license plates, the face detection element of his tool also functions as what he describes as an upgrade to Tesla's existing Sentry security system, which starts recording when someone touches your car, and sets off an alarm if they attempt to break into it.

By stitching together a patchwork of public code, Kain's 4-inch-cubed box can recognize license plate numbers and faces from the car's video stream and alert the car's owner if it spots repeated plates or faces in that data. It uses the software integration tool If This Then That to send alerts. By default, the system will notify the driver if it sees the same car following for every minute over a five-minute span, though Kain says the settings can be adjusted to the driver's preference. The notifications have about a one-minute delay, Kain says, because of the time a Tesla's cameras take to record a video file. And for now, users have to set up their own web server for it to work, though Kain says he may offer simpler web-based logins on his own server in the future.

"A Surveillance Camera on Wheels"

Kain proposes some scenarios where his system could do some good: confidential sources meeting with a journalist, or anyone else who has reason to believe they're being followed or targeted by snoops. "If it helps keeps someone safe, that’s great," Kain says. "If it lets me know that someone’s sneaking around my car, that’s also great."

The Surveillance Detection Scout, however, faces not just ethical issues but also legal ones, says Joseph Lorenzo Hall, the chief technologist with the Center for Democracy and Technology. State laws against automatic license place readers, even for private use, would likely make it illegal in Alaska, Georgia, Maine and New Hampshire. Its facial recognition features make it illegal in Illinois.

"Is it a slippery slope? Potentially."

Surveillance Detection Scout Creator Truman Kain

Laws aside, Hall argues that Kain's invention could have unintended consequences and serious privacy implications. Confrontations could result from false positives, he says, if a driver mistakenly believes they're being followed by someone who happens to have the same commute. "I’m worried about the subjective judgment a human would make from this technological system," says Hall. "That could result in people pulling guns on each other when there's really nothing to worry about."

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How to Schedule Nest Cam

When you install Nest cameras for security, you can easily schedule these camera devices in such a way that if will get turn Off or turn ON automatically. Using Nest Thermostat settings page you can make schedule settings for your devices.

You can access your Nest camera settings either using your computer or using your mobile device. For mobile use, you will need to install Nest camera application and add your camera to this application.

How to Schedule Nest Camera Devices?

Here are the steps you will follow so that you can easily schedule your Nest camera devices.

1. Access Nest camera login page from your computer device. you can access Nest Thermostat settings page using default web address.

2. Fill Nest login user name and password for device login.

3. Select “Settings” button from there.

4. There you can click on “Schedule” button.

5. There you can fill the days fort which you want to switch Off your Nest camera devices.

6. Click on “Add Time” button and you can add a new schedule.

7. You can select “Repeat” button so that your camera device can repeat this schedule this process.

These are the steps you will follow so that you can have schedule settings for your Nest cameras. If you want, you can get these Nest camera schedule settings from your mobile device. if you are Nest user then we will suggest that you must use Nest application for this. Check out the login issues and troubleshooting tips for the nestcam cameras from the blog here.

If you are getting problems with Nest camera settings then we will suggest that you must connect the Nest support team for help. You can easily find the Nest support from the official website of Nest devices.

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How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account

2-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your Next account. 2-factor authentication prevents your account from unauthorized login. This security feature helps to keep your private and personal data more safe and secure. With the 2FA enabled, along with the password you also need to enter a security code that will be sent to your phone number for login. Without the security code no one can access your account.

How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account via Nest AppIf you have the Nest app on your phone, then directly with the app, you can enable two-factor authentication on your Nest account easily. Here are the simple steps to activate 2-factor authentication on Nest account with Nest app, use them to enable it on yours.1. First, open the 'Nest' app on your device.2. Then, click on the 'Hamburger' icon at the top left corner on the main screen.3. Click on the 'Account' (Cog icon) button.4. Click on 'Manage account.'5. Click on 'Account Security.'6. Click on '2-step verification'.7. Now, click the toggle switch of '2-step verification' and turn it on.8. Click on the Password text field.9. And, enter the password of the email.10. Click the 'Continue' button.11. Now, enter the phone number.12. Check the message on the entered phone number.13. And enter that 6-digit verification code.14. Click the 'Continue' button.15. And click 'Done.'That's it! 2-factor authentication is set up on your Nest account. Now, whenever you try to log in, a verification code sent to the entered phone number. You need to enter that verification code to login into your account. How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account via Nest's websiteTwo-factor authentication can also be enabled from the Nest official website. You can use your computer to open the Nest's website. Here are the simple steps to activate 2-factor authentication on Nest account via Nest's website, use them to enable on yours.1. Open a browser.2. Go to 'Nest's website.'3. Click on 'SIGN IN' at the top-right side.4. Sign in with your account.5. Then, click on your 'Profile' icon on the top-right side.6. Click on 'Manage account.'7. Again click on 'Manage account,' on the prompted window.8. Next, click on 'Account Security.'9. Click on '2-step verification'.10. Now, click the toggle switch of '2-step verification' and turn it on.11. Click on the Password text field.12. And, enter the password of the email.13. Click the 'Continue' button.14. Enter the phone number.15. Check the message on the entered phone number.16. And enter that 6-digit verification code.17. Click the 'Continue' button.18. And click 'Done.'That's it! 2-factor authentication is set up on your Nest account. Now, whenever you try to log in, a verification code sent to the entered phone number. You need to enter that verification code to login into your account.Set up 2-factor authentication on your Nest account and bolster the security of your Home Protection Camera, smoke detector, thermostat, etc. James Boond is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, John has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate . source : nest account

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Nest camera devices are very easy to use and you can install these advance security camera devices for your home. You can install Nest cameras from Nest dropcamlogin page and you can access this page from a computer device. Every time when you want to change the settings for your dropcam, you can make dropcam login from a computer that must be connected to a computer system.

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Nest dropcam camera devices are used to secure your home but what if you can’t access the videos that are recorded by your camera devices? Yes, this may happen to any dropcam camera user that they feel problems when you try to access NestCamera login page from a computer device.

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nest camera wifi setup

If you're having problems with your Nest wifi camera setup and don't know how to fix it, start with the first move. After downloading the Nest app on your phone, attach your camera to it. If you have no professional expertise, you can contact one of our expert technicians and Find out how to set up a Nest WiFi Camera in several stages. You may also go to our website to fix the Nest wifi camera error.

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Hackers watch Washington family for weeks through Nest security camera

AUBURN, Wash. — A Washington family says someone hacked their account and watched them for weeks inside their home, even yelling and cursing at their children.

They only moved in three months ago, but Abby Laguidao and Conrado Casallo say they’re uncomfortable inside their home. The family installed security cameras, which are connected to the internet, and say that’s when they started hearing things.

“Last week, like 4 a.m., a huge sound woke us up. I hear talking on this side and the moment I turned the light on the sound stopped,” Conrado told KCPQ.

Conrado says he unplugged the security camera in the living room.

“But then when I went back to bed. I could still hear it in the doorbell, but I was just too lazy. I thought maybe it’s an interference of signal,” says Conrado.

The couple says things got really creepy this week, while Abby and the children sat in their living room. She says could hear multiple male voices. At first, she thought it was Conrado just checking in via the security cameras.

“And then they started cussing and I was like that’s not Conrado. And they go nice laptop and I go OK someone is looking at me,” says Abby.

Abby wanted proof.

“I grabbed a chair and I was doing this, but my face was back here and my hand was right here because I didn’t want to look at them. They were like stop recording us! What the ‘F’ are you doing? And so that’s when I stopped the video because I was shaking,” says Abby.

After unplugging the cameras again, Abby and Conrado called Auburn Police, who confirm they are investigating.

Cornado says he also discovered Abby’s login account had been hacked.

Cybersecurity experts at WatchGuard Technologies say if you have security cameras with internet access, always use a strong password and protect it with a firewall or secure router. Also, limit web access to the cameras whenever possible.

As for Abby and Conrado’s house, they’re keeping the cameras on the outside for now.

“These things do happen. I do definitely feel very violated,” says Abby.

Abby and Conrado say in addition to filing a police report, they also filed a complaint with Nest, the company who made the cameras.

KCPQ reached out to Nest for comment and received this statement:

“Nest was not breached. These recent reports are based on customers using compromised passwords (exposed through breaches on other websites). In nearly all cases, two-factor verification eliminates this type of the security risk. We take security in the home extremely seriously, and we’re actively introducing features that will reject comprised passwords, allow customers to monitor access to their accounts and track external entities that abuse credentials.”

Corey Nachreiner of WatchGuard Technologies shared these tips for internet security cameras:

Before buying:

Be sure to buy cameras with encrypted communications – Do a little research and make sure the camera you purchase uses a secure means of communication. If it’s wireless, make sure it encrypts the wireless video feed. For Internet-connected cameras, make sure it uses HTTPS for its interface and any cloud connection.

When first installing:

Change the default password(s) – Never keep the default passwords on a connected camera. Always immediately change it to something new.

Use a strong password – The password should be 12 characters or more. Any less and a hacker might be to crack it using “brute-force” methods.

Protect it with a consumer firewall or secure router – Whether or not you plan to allow the camera on the Internet, you should have it behind a device that blocks access to it without the need for you to allow such access.

After installing:

Limit or block Internet access – Ask yourself if you really need to manage this camera from outside your home. If not, use your router or firewall to block Internet access to the camera. If you do need Internet access to it (perhaps because it’s a security camera for when you travel), try to limit that access to the bare minimum.

Secure your other computers and devices – You may have secured your webcam, but if someone hacks the computer you use to access that webcam, they could still gain access to it through that computer.

Use VPN to access the camera – This is for more technical users, but one safe way to allow remote access to your home devices is through a virtual private network or “VPN.” This is a special authenticated and encrypted connection to your home network. You can block Internet access to a device like a webcam, but still set up a VPN to access it from the Internet securely.

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