Hackers Expose Flock Camera Data and Tracking Methods

• •Hackers accessed Flock camera data, revealing tracking capabilities.
• •The breach involved recovering an encryption key and generating over a million images.
• •Flock's surveillance system faces scrutiny and potential abandonment by local jurisdictions.

On September 16, 2026, a group of hackers named stegan0gram dismantled a Flock camera and extracted its data, revealing how the surveillance system tracks vehicles and people. They recovered an encryption key that allowed access to thousands of vehicle detection videos, generating over a million images in a few weeks. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in Flock's AI-powered cameras, which are used by law enforcement across the U.S. The hackers shared their findings with 404 Media and WIRED, prompting a joint investigation. The incident has led to arrests for similar tampering and raised concerns about privacy and surveillance. Flock's cameras, previously considered reliable, are now criticized for their security flaws and data management issues. In response, some jurisdictions are reconsidering their use of Flock cameras.