: A feature (often a "brown link" or button) that allows users to take snapshots of the current live feed. Multiple Modes
The "viewshtml" vulnerability is a symptom of a larger disease: Device manufacturers assume that because a URL is long and random ( /cgi-bin/viewer/viewshtml?cam=1 ), no one will find it. Google proves them wrong.
Instead of exposing your camera directly to the web, access it through a secure Virtual Private Network. or perhaps tips on how to secure your own smart home devices
This article is for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. The author does not condone unauthorized access to any computer system.