Unsecured IoT devices are prime targets for malware like Mirai. Once compromised, these cameras are grouped into botnets to launch massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. How to Secure Your IP Cameras
: This operator instructs the search engine to look for a specific string within the URL (web address) of a webpage. inurl view.shtml cameras
The search query inurl:view.shtml cameras is a "Google Dork" or "Google Hacking" query. Unsecured IoT devices are prime targets for malware
The era of the open view.shtml feed is likely coming to an end. As cybersecurity awareness grows and older hardware is replaced by modern, cloud-connected smart cameras (which come with their own privacy nightmares, but usually better default passwords), these accidental windows are closing. but usually better default passwords)