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instructs a search engine to look for specific text within the URL of a website. The string view.shtml
These queries work because of a fundamental flaw in the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. When a user buys an IP camera, they typically plug it in, connect it to the internet, and rarely change the default settings. inurl view.shtml
: Many of these cameras are in private residences. Accessing these feeds is a major intrusion into the lives of unsuspecting people. instructs a search engine to look for specific
For those interested in the technical side of security, resources like the Google Hacking Database (GHDB) at Exploit-DB track thousands of these dorks to help security professionals identify and patch exposed systems. they typically plug it in