Benn Jordan
YouTube technologist and independent researcher who investigated and reported on Flock Safety surveillance camera misconfigurations and privacy concerns, publishing findings in collaboration with 404 Media.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 51min
Episode 242: Surveillance in America, Pt 2: Flock You Very Much
Jason Koebler, technology reporter who covers surveillance and security, and Benn Jordan, musician-turned-investigator who exposes camera flaws. They discuss Flock Safety camera vulnerabilities and no-opt-out tracking. They explore AI beyond plate reading, nationwide network effects, potential wrongful arrests, exposed live feeds, and how data sharing enables broad surveillance.
Jan 8, 2026 • 6min
Surveillance cameras livestreamed for the internet to see
Benn Jordan, a YouTube technologist and independent researcher, reveals shocking findings about Flock Safety's surveillance cameras. He discovered that many were livestreaming footage accessible to anyone online. Jordan details how he used Shodan to uncover unsecured camera feeds, which lacked password protection. He shares disturbing examples of invasive footage, including high-resolution zooms capturing private details. The conversation also touches on the chilling effects of constant surveillance, especially around children in playgrounds, raising important privacy concerns.
