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Flock's biggest investor also backs a company that can rewrite camera footage

Andreessen Horowitz, which led Flock's $275 million funding round in March 2025, has also backed Toka, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company that has reportedly developed tools capable of breaking into connected cameras and manipulating their footage. Read Entire Article

Flock's biggest investor also backs a company that can rewrite camera footage

Flock Safety, a major player in police surveillance technology, has attracted significant investment from Andreessen Horowitz, which also backs Toka, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company. Toka is reported to have developed tools capable of breaking into connected cameras and manipulating their footage, raising concerns about the reliability of video evidence in police departments and local governments.

The link between Flock and Toka, both backed by Andreessen Horowitz, highlights the risks surrounding camera networks used by law enforcement agencies.

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