Rising Concerns Over Alleged Ring Data Breach
Online users are expressing growing concerns over an alleged data breach at Ring, a company known for its smart home security devices. Many individuals have reported unusual activity on their Ring accounts, with some claiming that the company experienced a data breach that went unnoticed. This has led to increased scrutiny and discussions about the security of personal data.
One user, Bisma Parvez, shared her experience on TikTok, detailing what she noticed on her Ring app. She expressed worry that hackers might have gained access to her cameras. Her video sparked a wave of responses from other users who checked their own accounts and found similar issues. This incident has raised significant questions about the security measures in place at Ring.
The situation comes after a major data leak last month affected users of Apple, Facebook, and Google. This breach exposed 16 billion logins, impacting various platforms including Instagram, Microsoft, Netflix, PayPal, Roblox, Discord, Telegram, GitHub, and government services across 29 countries. The scale of this breach has prompted many to reevaluate their online security practices.
What is the “Ring Hack” Going Viral Online?
Bisma Parvez, under the TikTok username @bismapar, created a video detailing her experience with the Ring app. In her video, she claimed that anyone with a Ring camera has “likely been hacked, and people have access to your cameras right now.” She stated that the data breach occurred on May 28, affecting many customers. Parvez learned about the alleged breach through TikTok and decided to check her account, where she discovered 17 unknown devices added to her account on that date.
Other users responded to her video, sharing their own experiences. One user exclaimed, “oh my God! I just deleted some and they were all logged in on May 28. That’s crazy! Thank you so much for sharing!” Another user added, “OMG!! Thanks Bisma. I just checked and deleted 3 unauthorized login from May 28.”
However, not everyone agreed with the idea of a hack. One user suggested there was another explanation, stating, “They were not hacked LMAO, there was a bug that resulted in prior login fates for client devices to be incorrectly displayed as May 28,2025, and device names to be incorrectly displayed as ‘Device not found’ google is literally free.”
What Did Ring Say About the “Hack”?
Ring addressed the issue on its website on July 18, acknowledging an issue that resulted in inaccurate information in customer accounts. The statement read: “We are aware of an issue where information is displaying inaccurately in Control Center. This is the result of a backend update, and we’re working to resolve this. We have no reason to believe this is the result of unauthorized access to customer accounts.”
The latest status update was on July 18 at 18:58 UTC, stating that the company is “continuing to work on a fix for this issue.” A Ring representative told ZDNet that a back-end update caused prior login dates to be shown as May 28, 2025, even if they weren’t. Device names were also incorrectly displayed as “Device name not found.”
How to Delete Unknown Devices from Your Ring Account
Parvez shared how she deleted the devices from her account. She advised users to go to the Ring app and click on “Settings.” Then, they should click on “Control Center” and tap “Authorized Client Devices.” From there, users can click the button shaped like a trash can next to any device they don’t want on their account to delete them.
“Delete any extra devices that should not be there because all of these devices have access to your cameras,” she said. This step is crucial for ensuring the security of personal data and preventing unauthorized access.
