belonged to an era of the internet where ease of use often trumped security. Many users set up these cameras using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) or port forwarding to view their feeds remotely, often without setting a password or realizing they were broadcasting to the public internet.
The existence of these open feeds serves as a reminder of the "privacy risk" inherent in connected technology. Today, we are more aware of the need for encrypted connections (HTTPS) and strong passwords, but the ntitlequotlive view axis 206mquot top
Marla slammed the laptop shut. Then opened it. The rooftop feed was gone. But the 2009 feed was still there—younger Marla, still crying, still alone. And the chat box beside the video, previously inert, now had a blinking cursor. belonged to an era of the internet where
