More and more car manufacturers are now providing built-in rearview cameras as part of vehicle systems.
But behind the promise of 'smart security', lies a serious cyber threat that could expose personal information, travel photos, vehicle location, and driving habits of vehicle owners.
A study by the British Consumer Protection Agency found that 79% of the smart car cameras are vulnerable to security breaches and data leaks.
In some cases, default passwords, unsecured WiFi connections, and information storage on external servers without sufficient protection were found - allowing hostile actors access to driver data, recordings, and sensitive personal information.
In Israel, where cyber threats have become a daily reality, the issue is already reaching the courts.
Recently, a class action lawsuit was filed with the Lod District Court against an automobile manufacturer alleging the collection and transfer of drivers' personal information abroad without their knowledge.
In addition, it was recently reported in various media outlets that the company is accused of collecting information about passengers in Israel and transferring it to China - which has reignited public concerns about driver privacy in the era of the connected car.
The meaning is clear: an unsecured road camera could turn from a safety tool into a surveillance tool.
Therefore, more and more drivers are already asking whether it is better to purchase a vehicle without a built-in camera from the car manufacturer - and instead install a secure system that is fully controlled by the vehicle owner.
The automotive industry also understands that the question is no longer just photo quality, but who controls the driver's information, where it is stored, and how protected it is.
In response to the growing concern, Cobra is launching the PROOF Z-4K, a road and parking camera developed around one principle: complete privacy and the highest level of cyber protection.
The PROOF system uses AWS servers stored in an Israeli data center, under advanced information security standards common to banking systems.
This means: all videos, travel data, and personal information are stored in a highly secure and encrypted environment - independent of foreign servers or unmonitored generic apps.
In addition, PROOF includes a dedicated secure app, a 4K front camera, a rear camera, 24/7 parking monitoring, remote access and real-time alerts. One of the most prominent features in the PROOF system is Take a Picture - a quick click that allows for an instant still photo of any unusual event while driving, for immediate documentation and evidence preservation.
PROOF Z-4K is the upgraded and latest version of the car camera that was launched several years ago and is very successful thanks to its unique features while interfacing with a dedicated Hebrew application with many features.
This is the only car camera in Israel that is backed up to a secure cloud and provides access to retrieve videos up to 21 days ago. The road camera, which also serves as a parking security camera, includes a front and rear camera capable of recording day and night with a field of view of 295 degrees.
The camera has high-tech capabilities to monitor the outside at any given time and from anywhere in the world. In addition, it allows for constant alerts about unusual activity, pinpointing the vehicle's exact location in real time, and more.
The system also includes a 2K rear camera that provides an exceptionally sharp image even in challenging lighting conditions. The high quality of the photography allows for reliable and accurate documentation of every event on the road, clear identification of license plates, lanes and the vehicle's surroundings.
PROOF Z-4K camera has a 4k front camera, LTE connectivity that allows for fast browsing and response, clear night vision, separate recording of both cameras for easy retrieval if necessary. Support for memory cards up to 256GB.
In addition, the quality of the rear camera - p1080, which can be calibrated by the user. The camera allows for receiving geographical location, travel history, vehicle damage alert while parking and driving, and the ability to deviate remotely from anywhere in the world.
