Hacked Flock Camera Shows No Face Recognition (Sep 2026)
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Reporters found no face recognition in a hacked Flock camera's software.
Who they are
Flock Safety, WIRED and 404 Media[1].
What they do
WIRED and 404 Media found no evidence of face-recognition capabilities in a hacked Flock camera's software beyond Android defaults.
How it works
The finding was reported on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Flock Safety.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-09-16: WIRED and 404 Media found no evidence of face-recognition capabilities in a hacked Flock camera's software beyond Android defaults. (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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