Can a baby monitor really be hacked like shown on CSI Cyber?

[madfloridian]

I liked the show, good acting, good cast. I know the baby monitor thing could have been for dramatic effect. Wonder just how far they can go with that? I am thinking pretty far by this time.

I did like the show.

Interesting article from TV Guide about it.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/why-csi-cyber-will-scare-the-crap-out-of-you/?et=watchlist-notification<=news

I did find this article.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/hundreds-of-baby-monitors-and-cctvs-hacked-how-to-keep-your-cameras-safe-9873777.html

Of course, the safest way of avoiding such a breach is not to open it up to attack — if it’s not necessary, it might be best to turn off the camera’s internet connection entirely. But as long as all security suggestions are followed, there is little reason to worry.

Ultimately, the only way of being sure that webcams are not being remotely viewed is to cover them up — if you’re worried, and it’s feasible, you could stick a piece of paper over the screen when it’s not being used or turn it against the wall.

[femmocrat]

1. I enjoyed it too, although the technology was beyond my comprehension.

Hologram bodies? Really? The "bells and whistles" seem to be the real stars of this show.

I wonder how much is real and how much is fantasy. I'll bet the FBI only wishes it had some of those gizmos!

I wanted to see Patricia Arquette, but didn't feel like she was right for this role. She seemed a little too restrained, IMO. I didn't see "Boyhood" yet, but loved her on "Boardwalk Empire." I also wondered how a former psychologist became so tech-savvy. I hope they incorporate more of her back story.

Yahoo gave it a lousy review: https://www.yahoo.com/tv/csi-cyber-review-patricia-arquette-112695329710.html

[madfloridian]

2. Ha! Every show I've ever liked is panned by critics.

It strains the credibility a little, but I did not really watch it for realism's sake.

[madfloridian]

3. lol NBC review very critical of CBS show

http://www.today.com/money/csi-cyber-10-real-cybersecurity-experts-review-show-2D80529931

Agree it did not seem realistic, but I liked watching it.