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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 leading player in police surveillance technology, has witnessed rapid growth and is now facing scrutiny over the integrity of the video data it collects. This concern intensified after it was revealed that one of Flock's key investors, Andreessen Horowitz, also supports Toka, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company.

Toka is said to have developed tools that can infiltrate connected cameras and manipulate their footage, potentially undermining the authenticity of video evidence. Flock's March 2025 funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, raised approximately $960 million, highlighting the company's significant capital base. The potential vulnerability of these camera systems raises questions about the reliability of evidence in police departments and local governments.

If Toka's tools are indeed capable of altering camera footage without leaving forensic traces, it could compromise the integrity of video evidence, posing serious implications for investigations and judicial proceedings.

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