Researcher Maps 335,701 Flock Cameras, Then Gets Trademark Complaint
A researcher found a Flock website flaw, mapped 335,701 cameras, and later received a trademark complaint from Doppel on Flock's behalf.
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in Flock Safety's website that provided an access token without login credentials, according to a report by The Intercept. Using that access, the researcher queried ArcGIS and retrieved a database of Flock devices in November 2025.
From that data, the researcher built a map listing 335,701 Flock camera locations. He said the network could be used to track personnel near sensitive sites including the Pentagon and CIA Headquarters.
The researcher said he reported the flaw to Flock on Nov. 13, 2025, but the company did not reply until after further attempts. Flock fixed the vulnerability in January after the researcher published his findings. Flock stated its cloud platform has never experienced a data breach.
The researcher then received a trademark infringement complaint requesting that the Flock Surveillance Map website be taken down. Doppel sent the complaint on behalf of Flock, citing unauthorized use of the FLOCK SAFETY trademark.
Quick answers
How many Flock camera locations were mapped?
The researcher built a map listing 335,701 Flock camera locations.
When did Flock fix the vulnerability?
Flock fixed the vulnerability in January after the researcher published his findings.
Who sent the trademark complaint?
Doppel sent the complaint on behalf of Flock, citing unauthorized use of the FLOCK SAFETY trademark.