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Major security flaws in popular smart doorbells are putting consumers at risk of being targeted by hackers inside their homes, according to which.
Consumer groups say devices sold on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay can be easily hacked or switched on by criminals.
It is asking the government to enact new laws to protect consumers.
Amazon has removed at least seven product listings in response to the findings.
'He used our smart doorbell camera to track me'
The ring logs every doorbell press and app action.
The Sentinel tested 11 devices, purchased from the popular online marketplace in the UK. Brands included Qihoo, Ctronics and Victure.
It was found that among the most common flaws were weak password policies, and lack of data encryption.
In testing the two devices can be manipulated to steal network passwords and then hack other smart devices within the home.
A bestseller, Amazon Smart Video Doorbell, was found in Amazon UK's current Number One SmartCellables to send users' home network names and passwords unencrypted to servers in China.
The BBC has sought comment from Victory.
Feature v security
Red Fort Goat Cyber Security, which specializes in cyber-security testing, Lisa Forte said consumers may inadvertently put the feature before security.
"Generally speaking, the more convenient it is, the less safe it is," he told the BBC.
"The more connected devices you have in your home, the more 'doors' to open Cyber Criminals. This investigation highlights how many brands are not protecting their customers before.
"If you've decided to buy a smart doorbell, make sure it's from a well-known, trusted brand. When you set it, change the default password for some longer, and if possible set- Up enable two-factor authentication., "He added.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is when a secondary step is introduced in the log-in process, such as an email or a code sent as text.
While Amazon removed many products from the sale, eBay reported which one? None of the findings violated their own safety standards.
A market spokesperson said the defect represents "technical product issues that must be addressed with the seller or manufacturer".
Kate Bevan, Which? Computing Editor, stated that better regulation was needed.
"Government legislation to deal with unsafe products must be introduced without delay and supported by an enforcement body with teeth capable of cracking on these devices."
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