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Anker Finally Comes Clean About Its Eufy Security Cameras
In a series of emails to The Verge, Anker has finally admitted its Eufy security cameras are not natively end-to-end encrypted — they can and did produce unencrypted video streams for Eufy’s web portal, like the ones we accessed from across the United States using an ordinary media player. But Anker says that’s now largely fixed. Every video stream request originating from Eufy’s web portal will now be end-to-end encrypted — like they are with Eufy’s app — and the company says it’s updating every single Eufy camera to use WebRTC, which is encrypted by default. Reading between the lines, though, it seems that these cameras could still produce unencrypted footage upon request.
That’s not all Anker is disclosing today. The company has apologized for the lack of communication and promised to do better, confirming it’s bringing in outside security and penetration testing companies to audit Eufy’s practices, is in talks with a “leading and well-known security expert” to produce an independent report, is promising to create an official bug bounty program, and will launch a microsite in February to explain how its security works in more detail. Those independent audits and reports may be critical for Eufy to regain trust because of how the company has handled the findings of security researchers and journalists. It’s a little hard to take the company at its word! But we also think Anker Eufy customers, security researchers and journalists deserve to read and weigh those words, particularly after so little initial communication from the company. That’s why we’re publishing Anker’s full responses [here]. As highlighted by Ars Technica, some of the notable statements include:
– Its web portal now prohibits users from entering “debug mode.”
– Video stream content is encrypted and inaccessible outside the portal.
– While “only 0.1 percent” of current daily users access the portal, it “had some issues,” which have been resolved.
– Eufy is pushing WebRTC to all of its security devices as the end-to-end encrypted stream protocol.
– Facial recognition images were uploaded to the cloud to aid in replacing/resetting/adding doorbells with existing image sets, but has been discontinued. No recognition data was included with images sent to the cloud.
– Outside of the “recent issue with the web portal,” all other video uses end-to-end encryption.
– A “leading and well-known security expert” will produce a report about Eufy’s systems.
– “Several new security consulting, certification, and penetration testing” firms will be brought in for risk assessment.
– A “Eufy Security bounty program” will be established.
– The company promises to “provide more timely updates in our community (and to the media!).”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Anker finally admits to Eufy security camera issues
Anker Admits Eufy Cameras Did Not Offer End-to-End Encryption as Promised, Pledges to Do Better
That the Eufy cameras were uploading content to the cloud was problematic because Anker has long touted the security of its Eufy devices, claiming that they feature local-only storage and end-to-end encryption for those who want a more private camera solution. Following this debacle, The Verge began trying to get answers about Eufy camera security from Anker, and Anker was providing deliberately unclear and often misleading answers about how Eufy cameras worked.
The Verge was finally able to get answers from Anker by threatening to publish a story about the company’s lack of communication, which has led to some clarification about Eufy security. Eufy cameras do not offer native end-to-end encryption, and they did indeed provide unencrypted video streams through the Eufy web portal, though Anker says this is an issue that has now been fixed. From Eufy:
Previously, after logging into our secure Web portal at eufy.com, a registered user could enter debug mode, use the Web browser’s DevTool to locate the live stream, and then play or share that link with someone else to play outside of our secure system. However, that would have been the user’s choice to share that link, and they would have needed to first log into the eufy Web portal to get this link.
Today, based on industry feedback and out of an abundance of caution, the eufy Security Web portal now prohibits users from entering debug mode, and the code has been hardened and obfuscated. In addition, the video stream content is encrypted, which means that these video streams can no longer be played on third-party media players such as VLC.
I should note, however, that only 0.1 percent of our current daily users use the secure Web portal feature at eufy.com. Most of our users use the eufy Security app to view live streams. Either way, the previous design of our Web portal had some issues, which have since been resolved.
Video stream requests originating from the Eufy web portal will be end-to-end encrypted going forward, as they are with the Eufy app, which Anker says is the primary way that Eufy users access camera streams. Anker says that every Eufy camera is being updated to use WebRTC, which is encrypted by default, and it will no longer be possible to play Eufy video streams through third-party apps.
Anker was regretful about its lack of communication, and said that it would do better in the future. The company is bringing in third-party security companies to audit the Eufy security products, and it is working on an official bug bounty program. Anker will also establish a security micro-site in February, and will provide customers with more information on the changes that have been implemented.
For those who are interested in the full details of what Eufy has to say, The Verge published its complete email communications with Anker spokespeople.
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Deals: Anker Closing Out January With Big Deals on Charging Accessories While Satechi Discounts New USB-C Hub
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Starting with Anker, the bulk of the savings can be found on wall chargers. Amazon has a good collection of Anker’s best chargers on sale, and most of these require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount at checkout. Otherwise, you’ll find portable chargers, USB-C hubs, and USB-C cables on sale as well on Amazon.
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Wall Chargers
- Outlet Extender (6x Outlets, 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C) – $15.99, down from $24.99
- USB-C Power Strip Cube (3x Outlets, 3x USB) – $15.99, down from $19.99
- 40W 2-Port PowerPort III Duo Type-C Foldable Fast Charger – $18.99, down from $27.99
- 2-Port Foldable USB-C Charger – $19.99, down from $25.99
- 45W Wall Charger + 5,000 mAh Portable Charger – $49.99 with on-page coupon, down from $69.99
- 65W USB-C 3-Port Charger – $44.99 with on-page coupon, down from $59.99
- 65W 5-in-1 USB-C Power Strip – $52.49 with on-page coupon, down from $69.99
- Compact Power Strip (2x Outlets, 4x USB) – $75.99 with on-page coupon, down from $94.99
Portable Chargers
- MagGo 5,000 mAh Foldable Wireless Charger – $44.99, down from $59.99
- Portable Power Station – $199.99, down from $249.99
Hubs
- USB-C Docking Station – $209.99, down from $279.99
Cables
- USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) – $17.09 with on-page coupon, down from $19.99
Audio
- Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker – $39.99, down from $50.99
- Soundcore Motion Boom Portable Speaker – $149.99, down from $179.99
Satechi
Satechi today has its new Pro Hub Slim at 20 percent off with the code SLIM20, which you’ll need to enter at the checkout screen to see this discount. The Pro Hub Slim is priced at $64.00 with this sale, down from $79.99.
This accessory is designed for the M2 MacBook Air, but is compatible with all USB-C based MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks. It features a USB4 pass-through port, 4K HDMI port, 2x USB-A ports, USB-C port, and SD/MicroSD card readers.
Siri Remote
Over at Woot, the second-generation Siri Remote (with Lightning) is on sale for $49.99, down from $59.00. We typically track prices on this accessory down to around $55, so Woot’s sale today is one of the lowest we’ve ever seen for the Siri Remote.
The Siri Remote is in new condition and does not come in bulk packaging. Woot estimates an early February delivery if you place your order soon.
Keep up with all of this week’s best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.
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Deals: Anker and Eufy’s New Amazon Sales Have Great Discounts on USB-C Accessories, Robot Vacuums, and More
Anker
Starting with Anker, the bulk of the savings can be found on wall chargers this time around. Amazon has a good collection of Anker’s best chargers on sale, and most of these require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount at checkout. Otherwise, you’ll find portable chargers, USB-C hubs, and USB-C cables on sale as well on Amazon.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Wall Chargers
- USB-C Power Strip Cube (3x Outlets, 3x USB) – $15.99, down from $19.99
- 2-Port Foldable USB-C Charger – $19.99, down from $25.99
- 45W Wall Charger + 5,000 mAh Portable Charger – $49.99 with on-page coupon, down from $69.99
- 65W USB-C 3-Port Charger – $50.99 with on-page coupon, down from $59.99
- 65W 5-in-1 USB-C Power Strip – $52.49 with on-page coupon, down from $69.99
- Compact Power Strip (2x Outlets, 4x USB) – $75.99 with on-page coupon, down from $94.99
Portable Chargers
- MagGo 5,000 mAh Foldable Wireless Charger – $44.99, down from $59.99
- 100W Portable Charger – $139.99, down from $199.99
Hubs
- USB-C Docking Station – $149.99, down from $279.99
Cables
- USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) – $17.09 with on-page coupon, down from $19.99
Eufy
Anker’s smart home brand Eufy has a big sale on robot vacuums this week, with as much as $169 off select devices for a limited time. You can also save on a few of Eufy’s video doorbell accessories, and as with Anker’s products all of these sales can be found on Amazon.
Vacuums
- RoboVac G20 – $159.99, down from $259.99
- RoboVac G20 Hybrid – $179.99, down from $279.99
- RoboVac G30 Hybrid Vacuum and Mop – $199.99, down from $368.99
- RoboVac G40+ Self-Emptying Vacuum – $299.99, down from $399.99
Security
- Video Doorbell Dual Camera (Battery Powered) – $149.99, down from $199.99
- Video Doorbell Dual Camera with HomeBase – $199.99, down from $259.99
Keep up with all of this week’s best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.
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Anker Made a Clip-on Wireless Microphone
Sometimes on work calls, you have to just get up and walk around the room for no reason. That’s where wireless earbuds or headsets can come in handy, and Anker’s new wireless microphone goes a step further.
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Deals: Anker Discounting Wide Selection of USB-C Chargers, Portable Batteries, and More
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Shoppers should note that many of these sales require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount at the checkout screen, so be sure to watch out for those when browsing on Amazon.
Cables
- Nylon USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) – $11.98, down from $15.99
- USB-C to Lightning Cable + 30W GaN Charger – $28.49 with on-page coupon, down from $37.99
Wall Chargers
- Nano Pro Compact Fast Charger – $12.74 with on-page coupon, down from $17.99
- USB-C Foldable Fast Charger – $18.39 with on-page coupon, down from $22.99
- 3-Port 65W USB-C and USB-A Charger – $44.99, down from $59.99
- 3-Port 100W USB-C and USB-A Charger – $59.99, down from $79.99
- 3-Port 120W USB-C and USB-A Charger – $75.99 with on-page coupon, down from $94.99
Portable Chargers
- PowerCore 5,000 mAh Magnetic Portable Charger – $34.99, down from $39.99
- 45W Wall Charger + 5,000 mAh Portable Charger – $45.49, down from $69.99
- PowerCore Solar 20,000 mAh – $48.99, down from $69.99
- Powerhouse 100W + 24,000 mAh – $129.99, down from $199.99
Miscellaneous
- Magnetic Desktop Charging Station – $74.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
- PowerWave Magnetic 2-in-1 Stand – $31.99 with Prime membership, down from $39.99
- 7-in-1 USB-C Hub – $29.74 with on-page coupon, down from $34.99
- USB-C to HDMI Adapter – $15.29 with on-page coupon, down from $17.99
- PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock – $179.99, down from $199.99
- Portable Power Station – $799.99 with on-page coupon, down from $999.99
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.
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Deals: Anker Expands Amazon Sale With New Discounts on USB-C Cables, Portable Chargers, and More
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Shoppers should note that many of these sales require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discount at the checkout screen, so be sure to watch out for those when browsing on Amazon. You can find all of the Anker accessories on sale below, most of which have guaranteed delivery dates before December 25.
Cables
- Nylon USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) – $12.59 with on-page coupon, down from $15.99
- Powerline III USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) – $19.99, down from $27.99
- Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable (10ft, 2-Pack) – $34.18 with on-page coupon, down from $37.99
Wall Chargers
- Nano Pro Compact Fast Charger – $12.74 with on-page coupon, down from $17.99
- PowerPort III 40W 2-Port Type-C Fast Charger – $20.99 with on-page coupon, down from $27.99
- Nano II 65W USB-C Charger – $45.99 with on-page coupon, down from $59.99
- 140W USB-C Charger – $69.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
Portable Chargers
- PowerCore 5,000 mAh Magnetic Portable Charger – $34.99, down from $39.99
- PowerCore 20,000 mAh – $34.99, down from $59.99
- PowerCore 10,000 mAh Hybrid Charger – $79.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
- PowerCore 24,000 mAh with Smart Digital Display – $119.99 with on-page coupon, down from $149.99
- PowerCore 26,000 mAh – $179.99, down from $199.99
Miscellaneous
- PowerWave Magnetic 2-in-1 Stand – $39.99, down from $49.99
- 7-in-1 USB-C Hub – $29.74 with on-page coupon, down from $34.99
- USB-C to HDMI Adapter – $15.29 with on-page coupon, down from $17.99
- PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock – $149.99 with on-page coupon, down from $199.99
- Portable Power Station – $799.99 with on-page coupon, down from $999.99
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.
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