$10K+ Bounty Offered to Hacker Who Can Disconnect Ring Video Doorbells from Amazon Cloud
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A newly launched bug bounty program is offering nearly $18,000 to anyone who can successfully disconnect Ring Video Doorbells <\/a>from Amazon\u2019s cloud servers while keeping the devices fully functional.<\/p>\n This initiative aims to address ongoing privacy concerns about Ring\u2019s data-handling practices<\/a> and the lack of local storage options for users.<\/p>\n The bounty targets Ring doorbells released in 2021 or later, challenging hackers to create a software or firmware modification<\/a> that allows for local control.<\/p>\n The total bounty pot currently stands at $17,924, funded by public donations and a matching fund.<\/p>\n The goal is to develop a solution that integrates the modified Ring doorbell directly with a local PC or server via Wi-Fi or a physical connection.<\/a><\/p>\n This modification must completely sever the device\u2019s connection to Amazon servers<\/a> and eliminate the need for Amazon hardware to function.<\/p>\n Crucially, the solution must not involve replacing the doorbell\u2019s hardware and should be achievable with inexpensive, readily available tools.<\/p>\n FULU requires that the modification preserve all on-device hardware features, including motion detection and color night vision.<\/p>\n The creator must also provide clear instructions that a moderately technical user can follow to execute the process in under an hour.<\/p>\n