FTC settles complaint over hacked security cameras

Published September 4, 2013 9:07pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is requiring the marketer of Internet-connected home monitoring cameras to come up with a better security design after feeds from people’s homes — video from baby monitors and home security systems — were posted online for public view.

In a settlement announced Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission said lax security practices led to the breach by California-based TRENDnet.

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