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Jnox

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When I read the small news info on hardocp.com about searching for webcams on google, I decided to give it a try. Well few minutes ago I came accross security cameras from an airport. So far I have fround 4 from the main lobby just by changing the simple lettering in the address bar. I am positive I can find more. I do consider this a HUGE security breach considering I can clearly tell where all the security guards and security checkpoints are.

Now the question is, should I report it? I'm a little scared considering what happened on 9/11. Will they treat me as a hacker and hunt me down (sys admin protecting his ass) or will they change their security settings without any fuss and possibly reward me?

I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!

PLEASE POST YOUR OPINIONS!

Jack
 
quakefiend420

quakefiend420

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i would report it straight to the administration...instead of the sysadmin...that way he doesnt get a chance to try to hang you out to cover his ass...
 
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jagec

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I got an airport once, but it was in Germany or something, and you couldn't see much.
 
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Jnox

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These are clearly security cameras, image is nice a crisp, I can see airport security walking around, heh
 
Iron Woode

Iron Woode

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Originally posted by: Jnox
When I read the small news info on hardocp.com about searching for webcams on google, I decided to give it a try. Well few minutes ago I came accross security cameras from an airport. So far I have fround 4 from the main lobby just by changing the simple lettering in the address bar. I am positive I can find more. I do consider this a HUGE security breach considering I can clearly tell where all the security guards and security checkpoints are.

Now the question is, should I report it? I'm a little scared considering what happened on 9/11. Will they treat me as a hacker and hunt me down (sys admin protecting his ass) or will they change their security settings without any fuss and possibly reward me?

I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!

PLEASE POST YOUR OPINIONS!

Jack
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Um, if the webcams are being broadcast on the internet, then they aren't worried about any security issues. If they were in a closed circuit setup and you were somehow able to hack into it, then yes there would be a problem.
 
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Jnox

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Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Originally posted by: Jnox
When I read the small news info on hardocp.com about searching for webcams on google, I decided to give it a try. Well few minutes ago I came accross security cameras from an airport. So far I have fround 4 from the main lobby just by changing the simple lettering in the address bar. I am positive I can find more. I do consider this a HUGE security breach considering I can clearly tell where all the security guards and security checkpoints are.

Now the question is, should I report it? I'm a little scared considering what happened on 9/11. Will they treat me as a hacker and hunt me down (sys admin protecting his ass) or will they change their security settings without any fuss and possibly reward me?

I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!

PLEASE POST YOUR OPINIONS!

Jack
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Um, if the webcams are being broadcast on the internet, then they aren't worried about any security issues. If they were in a closed circuit setup and you were somehow able to hack into it, then yes there would be a problem.
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Good point, but what if they did make a mistake!

 
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TechnoPro

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Originally posted by: Jnox
When I read the small news info on hardocp.com about searching for webcams on google, I decided to give it a try. Well few minutes ago I came accross security cameras from an airport. So far I have fround 4 from the main lobby just by changing the simple lettering in the address bar. I am positive I can find more. I do consider this a HUGE security breach considering I can clearly tell where all the security guards and security checkpoints are.

Now the question is, should I report it? I'm a little scared considering what happened on 9/11. Will they treat me as a hacker and hunt me down (sys admin protecting his ass) or will they change their security settings without any fuss and possibly reward me?

I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!

PLEASE POST YOUR OPINIONS!

Jack
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I can't understand your fear or paranoia. Call up the airport and ask to speak with who's ever in charge of security. You'll be asked what it's in regard to... Tell them. You found a public website that is boradcating a live feed and you want to know if this is by design or if it was a mistake.

If you're scared, post the links and someone here will look into it.
 
TheLonelyPhoenix

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Originally posted by: quakefiend420
i would report it straight to the administration...instead of the sysadmin...that way he doesnt get a chance to try to hang you out to cover his ass...
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If this is for real... which I doubt... follw this advice. Report it to someone high up immediately so a middleman doesn't try to shaft you to keep his job (which he obviously isn't doing very well).
 
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TechnoPro

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: TechnoPro
http://www.leonardsworlds.com/airports/airframe.html

http://www.futurastudios.com/atc.html
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whoa, those live radar feeds are COOL.

/edit: Holy crap. go to http://www4.passur.com/jfk.html, set it to Dec. 24, 2004 at 0815 or so and hit "play" at ~40 miles. That's my "I do not want to be an ATC" moment.
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That is crazy! What made you pick that date/time? Busy pre-Christmas?

Reminds me of the movie "Pushing Tin".
 
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Jnox

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Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Originally posted by: quakefiend420
i would report it straight to the administration...instead of the sysadmin...that way he doesnt get a chance to try to hang you out to cover his ass...
Click to expand...

If this is for real... which I doubt... follw this advice. Report it to someone high up immediately so a middleman doesn't try to shaft you to keep his job (which he obviously isn't doing very well).
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Should I report it to cnn??? hahaha
I can just picture the headline, google.... the new hacking tool

Jack
 
DainBramaged

DainBramaged

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Originally posted by: Jnox
Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Originally posted by: quakefiend420
i would report it straight to the administration...instead of the sysadmin...that way he doesnt get a chance to try to hang you out to cover his ass...
Click to expand...

If this is for real... which I doubt... follw this advice. Report it to someone high up immediately so a middleman doesn't try to shaft you to keep his job (which he obviously isn't doing very well).
Click to expand...

Should I report it to cnn??? hahaha
I can just picture the headline, google.... the new hacking tool

Jack
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*putting on stupid newbie outfit* Your stupid. *taking off stupid newbie outfit*
 
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LOL, the radar feed...... You can clearly see if you click on them that one is at 4100 ft, one at 8100.... That explains that... at first I was like wtf?! but I clicked on them and it tells the altitude... Whew!

Jesse
 
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jagec

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Originally posted by: TechnoPro
Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: TechnoPro
http://www.leonardsworlds.com/airports/airframe.html

http://www.futurastudios.com/atc.html
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whoa, those live radar feeds are COOL.

/edit: Holy crap. go to http://www4.passur.com/jfk.html, set it to Dec. 24, 2004 at 0815 or so and hit "play" at ~40 miles. That's my "I do not want to be an ATC" moment.
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That is crazy! What made you pick that date/time? Busy pre-Christmas?

Reminds me of the movie "Pushing Tin".
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yeah, I figured that would be busiest. With the altitude differences, it probably isn't THAT bad...but still!
 
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