Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera
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Classification
| Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | B |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-05 |
| Information | |
| Name | Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera |
| Brand by Parent | Arlo by Arlo Technologies, Inc. |
| Generation | 4 |
| Model(s) | VMC8440 (US), other regional models |
| Release date | 2021-09-25 |
| Type/Category | Wireless Security Camera |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | In sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5 inches |
| Mass | Approx. 8.8 oz |
| Operating system | Custom embedded system |
| Companion App | Arlo App |
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| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [2] | Sealed, weatherproof design with tamper alerts for unauthorized removal. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/security-advisories/ | Occasional low-risk issues fixed by Arlo through firmware updates. |
| Prior attacks | None | [3] | No large-scale attacks; isolated cases of account takeover via stolen credentials. |
| Updatability | Very common | [4] | Automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates for security patches and new features. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | https://www.arlo.com/integrations/ | Integrates with major smart home platforms via APIs and protocols like IFTTT. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | https://www.arlo.com/security/ | Video streams, recordings, and data use advanced encryption during transmission. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [5] | Cloud storage encrypted with AES-256; local storage via Arlo Base Station (optional). |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [6] | Managed via Arlo Account with multi-device control and user sharing. |
| Authentication | Secure | [7] | Requires two-factor authentication for account login and camera pairing. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [8] | Blocks repeated failed login attempts and uses CAPTCHA for verification. |
| Event logging | Partial logging | [9] | Logs all access attempts, motion detections, and account changes in the app. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [10] | Must include uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| Grade | B |
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