Security News > 2021 > January > ADT Tech Hacks Home-Security Cameras to Spy on Women

Former ADT employee Telesforo Aviles took note when there were attractive women at a home he serviced in the Dallas area.

Aviles admitted to regularly adding his own email address to customers' ADT Pulse accounts so he could watch customers in real time without them knowing.

ADT was made aware of the issue on April 23, when a customer called to report an unauthorized email on their account, the company said.

"The ADT mission is to help protect and connect people with the things they love most.

ADT joins the ranks of many other companies dealing with insider threats on security.

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