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What was claimed

A cybersecurity researcher's findings show Flock law enforcement accounts are being sold on the dark web due to no MFA requirement and sensitive data (photos, plate data, passwords) exposed

Our verdict

Accurate

Multiple sources report Benn Jordan testified that he found Flock law enforcement accounts for sale on a Russian dark web forum or vendor. (Only 1 of 3 AI systems responded.)

1 AI system responded26 sources citedChecked Sep 24, 2026

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Key findings

Sensitive data such as photos and plate data were exposed.

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Passwords were exposed.

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This was tied to Flock not requiring multi-factor authentication for law enforcement accounts.

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A cybersecurity researcher found Flock law enforcement accounts being sold on the dark web.

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Detailed Analysis

The core claim is supported by multiple recent reports and hearing coverage. Sources say Benn Jordan found Flock law enforcement accounts for sale on a Russian dark web forum, and reports also state Flock did not require MFA for law enforcement accounts at the time of his findings.[1] [2] [20] The claim about exposed sensitive data is also broadly supported by reporting that Flock systems exposed large amounts of surveillance data, including license plate and related information.[2] [18] [20]

Why this verdict

  • The core claim is supported by multiple recent reports and hearing coverage.
  • Sources say Benn Jordan found Flock law enforcement accounts for sale on a Russian dark web forum, and reports also state Flock did not require MFA for law enforcement accounts at the time of his findings.[1] [2] [20] The claim about exposed sensitive data is also broadly supported by reporting that Flock systems exposed large amounts of surveillance data, including license plate and related information.[2] [18] [20]

Claims checked

Sensitive data such as photos and plate data were exposed.

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Reports describe exposure of camera and surveillance data, including license plate imagery and related records, though the exact scope varies by source.[2] [18] [20]

Passwords were exposed.

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Sources say at least 35 customer account passwords were stolen and that stolen credentials were circulating or being sold.[3] [4] [14]

This was tied to Flock not requiring multi-factor authentication for law enforcement accounts.

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Recent reporting says Flock did not require MFA for law enforcement accounts when Jordan investigated, and lawmakers later said the company confirmed that to Congress.[1] [11] [20]

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