Uncovering the truth: Was your Ring camera truly compromised following the viral alert?
In recent days, social media platforms have been buzzing with reports of a potential data breach involving Ring cameras. A TikTok video by Houston, Texas-based influencer Bisma Parvez alleged a Ring data breach on May 28, with many users sharing screenshots showing multiple unauthorized device logins to their Ring accounts[4]. However, Ring, the Amazon-owned company behind the popular home security devices, has officially denied any such breach or unauthorized access.
Ring explained that the suspicious May 28 login dates are caused by a backend update bug that incorrectly displays prior login information in the app’s Control Center. They stated publicly that the "May 28" login times shown are inaccurate and a result of this technical issue[1][2][3]. The company has no reason to believe any unauthorized access or hacking took place and is actively working to fix the issue with their display of login data.
Some users still report seeing login anomalies or difficulty logging in through the website but are able to log in via the app without witnessing the May 28 logins[1]. There is no confirmed evidence from Ring corroborating a security breach; the company attributes the reports to a display glitch rather than an actual compromise.
Advantages of Ring cameras include the ability to view one's home remotely and the remote storage of security video. The devices can be placed inside and outside homes, connected to the internet for remote viewing[6]. Ring releases firmware updates with details available on their release notes and history page, although changes that affect use may not always make it to the list of update details[2].
It's worth noting that a simultaneous, mass-scale attack on Ring cameras would be unlikely, as stated by OppChopShop, a user on Reddit[5]. As a tech journalist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in camera drones and drone photography, Adam Juniper has authored several books, including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video, and The Drone Pilot's Handbook[7].
In conclusion, although users on TikTok and other platforms claim suspicious Ring account activity starting May 28, 2025, Ring’s official position is that no hacking or breach occurred and that the issue stems from a backend display bug which is being addressed[1][2][3]. The current status is that the reports are believed to be false alarms caused by a technical error, not a genuine large-scale data breach. Ring continues to investigate and resolve the issue.
[1] https://www.ring.com/support/articles/May-28-2025-login-issue/ [2] https://www.ring.com/support/articles/What-is-a-software-update/ [3] https://www.ring.com/support/articles/How-do-I-update-my-Ring-device/ [4] https://www.tiktok.com/@bisma.parvez [5] https://www.reddit.com/r/Ring/comments/nkj09d/ring_hack/ [6] https://www.ring.com/products [7] https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adam-Juniper/e/B001HQZV1K/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
(This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.)
- Recent social media discussions have centered on allegations of a Ring data breach, but Ring, the manufacturer of popular home security devices, asserts that no such breach or unauthorized access has occurred.
- A potential issue affecting the display of login data in the Ring Control Center has been identified by Ring, which they attribute to a backend update bug.
- Some users have reported anomalies and difficulties logging into their Ring accounts, but not all of them have experienced inaccurate login dates on May 28.
- Speculations of a massive, coordinated attack on Ring cameras have been deemed unlikely by tech experts, and there is no confirmed evidence supporting the claims of a Ring security breach.
- Adam Juniper, a seasoned tech journalist specializing in camera drones, drone photography, DSLR video, and smart-home devices, has authored several books on the matter.
- Ring cameras offer remote monitoring of homes and storage for security videos, and the company releases firmware updates, with details available on their release notes and history page.
- Despite the ongoing discussions about Ring accounts on platforms like TikTok, the company maintains that the reported strange activity on May 28, 2025, is likely a result of a technical error, not a genuine large-scale data breach.
