I can provide specific configuration steps to ensure your hardware remains hidden from search engine crawlers. Share public link
Many early IoT devices were designed to be accessible out of the box without forcing the user to change default credentials or enable password protection. 2. Direct Internet Exposure
Google Dorking, or Google hacking, is the practice of using advanced search operators to find information that is publicly accessible but not intended to be easily discovered. Google’s automated bots constantly crawl the web, indexing every page they encounter unless explicitly forbidden by a website's configuration file (robots.txt).
Never leave the factory-set username and password intact. Create a complex, unique password for every device. If the camera supports it, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Disable UPnP on Your Router
If you own an Axis camera and want to access a high-quality stream directly without the web interface: