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Trendnet security cam flaw exposes video feeds on net
Feeds from thousands of Trendnet home security cameras have been breached, allowing any web user to access live footage without needing a password.
Internet addresses which link to the video streams have been posted to a variety of popular messageboard sites.
Users have expressed concern after finding they could view children's bedrooms among other locations.
US-based Trendnet says it is in the process of releasing updates to correct a coding error introduced in 2010.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16919664