Comment by fuck_flock
6 days ago
Flock is fond of saying this:
> "I'm writing to you directly because I want there to be zero confusion about what's happening. Flock has never been hacked. Ever."
They are just lying at this point. If you get involved in advocacy related to flock you will likely hear their reps parrot this. Be ready to combat it with concrete examples like this!
I recall some extracted video where someone took one of Flock's adamant "it's all fixed now" PR denials and performed it into one of the still-insecure cameras.
You‘re probably talking about this video: https://youtu.be/vU1-uiUlHTo
The part you mentioned is at around 7:29.
Flock CEO: my home has never been broken into before. Ever.
House guest: but sir, where are all of your belongings?
Flock CEO: oh that, well I leave my front door open at all times. My home has never been broken into
But is it really hacking if they just give you the key?
Am i breaking into your home when you leave the door wide open? /s
If you have a camera and you're only taking photos. You don't have any photos of the car keys and the car going missing do you? /s
It's how urban exploration folk get away exploring abandon buildings here in the UK. If you can prove you didn't create damage to gain access; a grey area.
> Trespass (Civil Matter): In England and Wales, simple trespass is typically a civil matter between you and the landowner. You cannot be arrested for civil trespass alone, but the landowner can sue you for damages or an injunction, and police may get involved if you refuse to leave when asked.