Eken Group has reportedly released a firmware update to resolve major security issues with its budget doorbell cameras that were discovered by a Consumer Reports research earlier this year. The cameras in question are bundled with the Aiwit app and are sold under a number of brand names, including Eken, Tuck, Fishbot, Rakeblue, Andoe, Gemee and Luckwolf. During his tests, the watchdog found that unencrypted cameras could expose sensitive information such as home IP addresses and Wi-Fi networks, and allow third parties to access images of a camera's feed using its serial number. Now, Consumer Reports says the problems have been solved; just be sure to update your devices.
Devices from those brands should now reflect firmware version 2.4.1 or higher, indicating that they received the update. Consumer Reports It says its own samples got the update automatically, but it doesn't hurt to double-check your settings considering the risks (that is, if you haven't ditched the cameras yet). The post says it is confirmed that the update fixes the security issues. Eken also said Consumer Reports that the two doorbell cameras I had labeled “Do Not Buy” – the Eken Smart Video Doorbell and the Tuck Sharkpop Doorbell Camera – have been discontinued.
These doorbell cameras, which were sold on popular e-commerce platforms such as amazon, Walmart, and Temu but have since appeared to have been recalled, also lacked the proper labeling required by the FCC. The company said Consumer Reports will add these IDs to new products in the future. After testing the update, Consumer Reports has removed warning labels from its dashboards.
