If you own an IP camera, you can prevent it from being "dorked" by following these steps:
is a classic example of a Google Dork , a specific search string used to find publicly accessible IP cameras and webcams that have been indexed by search engines due to lack of security. What is this string?
: Lists of these "dorks" are often compiled in security repositories to help vulnerability scanning or to alert owners to exposed hardware. How to Protect Your Devices
: Instead of exposing your camera directly to the internet (Port Forwarding), access it through a secure, encrypted tunnel.