Modat has identified nearly one million video services accessible through the Internet, thousands of which offer live streaming without authentication requirements

Security research firm Modat has discovered approximately one million internet-accessible video services in a new global analysis, with thousands of these systems streaming live video feeds without requiring any authentication. The research reveals significant security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure environments, including electrical facilities, server rooms, and conflict zones where unauthorized access to video surveillance could pose serious operational and safety risks. The exposed video services represent a substantial attack surface that could allow malicious actors to conduct reconnaissance, gather intelligence on sensitive facilities, or potentially use compromised camera systems as entry points into broader network infrastructures. The findings highlight widespread misconfigurations in IP camera deployments and video management systems across various sectors.