ESP32 IP Camera how safe it is

[sairfan1]

I want to use ESP32 camera module inside the home, on local intranet only, i want to know is it safe or it could be hacked easily? as I'm using it only on local intranet not using it as IP camera to view it from remote location, i want to know how safe it is in this scenario.

As I will be using Arduino library, is there some workaround to change some code to make it safer?

[JustMeHere]

It's as safe as any other Wifi in your house.

[sairfan1]

can you please explain? like i want to know, there are lots of hackers looking for IP cameras, is it possible for them as well to reach to intranet camera? or only if someone knows that i have camera installed on my local environment can break security of WIFI and get access to camera?

Is there something in the code that i can change to make it more secure? thanks

[Raj]

They are safer than commercial ip camera. Specially if you keep the over the air software upload system turned off. But the remeber that weakest link is the strength of a chain. If your method of connecting up to it requires no password, it's a failure

Also to strengthen it further, you can program it such that it can connect to only one router , that is your router

in your router you can isolate it from the internet and let it communicate in lan only.

You can set it's signal strength, just low enough that it can connect to router but nothing outside.

[JLCPCB Official]

Add some passwords connection in your Arduino code to enforce your firewall and you will be OK

[GeorgeOfTheJungle]

Is there something in the code that i can change to make it more secure? thanks

Filter by MAC and disable OTA updates.

[wizard69]

With enough effort WiFi can be hacked.   Beyond that no physical access is required.  Better security can help but there are few experts out there.

[sairfan1]

Thanks for reply, i did not understand some of the terms, can you guys please help how can i protect followings

- in your router you can isolate it from the internet and let it communicate in lan only.
- enforce your firewall
- Filter by MAC

[GeorgeOfTheJungle]

Thanks for reply, i did not understand some of the terms [...]

- Filter by MAC

Filter by MAC: program the esp32 so that it only responds to the MAC addresses you've told it to respond to, so that no devices can connect unless explicitly authorized.

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I want to use ESP32 camera module inside the home, on local intranet only, i want to know is it safe or it could be hacked easily? as I'm using it only on local intranet not using it as IP camera to view it from remote location, i want to know how safe it is in this scenario.

As I will be using Arduino library, is there some workaround to change some code to make it safer?

Two points to consider.

1. The weakest point on your network is the router that connects you to the outside world (ISP). Once a hacker can access your home router, they will have the potential to reach every device on your home network - including your ESP32. If you are observing basic router security, you'll have no real world problems.

2. A hacker within 100 meters of your home may be able to reach your ESP32 directly over Wifi. So change all default passwords and (as suggested) use the MAC access control list. It works like a 'guest list' for your wifi devices.

When people do get their home webcams hacked into, this is often a result of poor home router security.
Remember the mantra, default is your fault.

Router security 101: How to setup Wi-Fi router securely
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-how-to-how-to-securely-set-up-your-home-wi-fi-router.html