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Re:Insecam: Directory of Unsecured Surveillance Cameras by GekkePrutser on Monday July 13, 2020 @05:37AM (#23818900)
Many have their location miscategorised though. I saw some with a town name on-screen which was different (but usually nearby) the city listed on the site.

They probably do an IP location lookup which tends to be pretty inaccurate.

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Re:Insecam: Directory of Unsecured Surveillance Cameras by vmilner on Monday July 13, 2020 @07:25AM (#23819541)
Yes, St Michael's Mount in Cornwall seems to have been moved to London... https://www.insecam.org/en/view/845188/#details
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Re:Insecam: Directory of Unsecured Surveillance Cameras by lozf on Monday July 13, 2020 @09:40AM (#23820604)
Indeed, and this is very far from Brixton! https://www.insecam.org/en/view/370031/
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Re:Insecam: Directory of Unsecured Surveillance Cameras by jibolso on Monday July 13, 2020 @10:31AM (#23821143)
Exactly! I suppose users are trying to view the status or their print job. https://www.insecam.org/en/view/805349/
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