Hackers Target Baby Monitors: How to Protect Your Privacy.

Theft through Baby Monitors

According to The Sun: Charlotte Crosby and Leitesha Grace shared their shock when they discovered that their baby monitors had been 'hacked'.

The former reality stars claim someone was watching them while they breastfed their children.

Leitesha, 32, gained fame on MTV's 'The Valleys', which aired from 2012 to 2014. She also participated in the 17th season of 'Big Brother' in 2016 and appeared on other shows like 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Celebrity Ex On The Beach'.

The star was horrified when she heard a voice of a stranger through her baby monitor. She posted on Instagram urging followers to be cautious.

“Guys, a woman just said 'hello' through the baby monitor, we just got it yesterday. I am in shock! Has this happened to anyone before?”

In a subsequent post, she shared a picture of the monitor and added: “My heart aches at the thought that someone could be watching my children through these cameras. We will return them as soon as possible.”

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Charlotte Crosby is also known for her career on MTV, particularly on the show 'Geordie Shore' since 2011, and on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2013.

“People are hacking baby monitors!!! They can watch everything and see mothers breastfeeding, it’s horrifying!!!!!!!”

Charlotte noted that reviews on monitors revealed that hackers gain access through Wi-Fi connections.

Charlotte advised her followers to buy monitors that cannot be hacked, emphasizing the importance of security for children.

This situation has sparked great resonance among parents, who are now paying much more attention to the security of their home gadgets. Safety in the digital age is not just a technical issue but also about preserving privacy and peace in family life.