It started with a wave of TikTok videos.
One after another, Ring doorbell users began sharing stories that sounded like something out of a tech thriller—claims that their accounts had been hacked and strangers might be watching them through their cameras.
Viral Videos Spark Fears of a Major Security Breach
One TikTok user raised serious alarm by posting a screenshot of her Ring account logins, showing unfamiliar devices accessing her profile.
The list included multiple iPhones, Safari, and Chrome browsers.
She claimed the hack happened on May 28, 2025, and accused Ring of keeping it quiet. Her warning went viral: “I was one of the people hacked.
They haven’t notified or acknowledged the breach. Check your devices!”
She even walked viewers through the process of manually removing unknown logins from the app—a tip that quickly gained traction.
Suspicious Activity and Deleted Posts Fuel the Fire
As the conversation exploded on social media, more users chimed in with strange stories.
One said that posts about the hack were mysteriously deleted from Ring’s neighborhood section, calling the move “sketchy.”
Another user mentioned seeing an iPad listed on their account even though they don’t own one.
The internet was buzzing. Was Ring really hacked? Was user privacy at risk?
Ring Responds to the Rumors and Clears the Air
Eventually, Ring stepped in to calm the growing panic.
According to the company—and backed by tech experts—there was no actual data breach.
The mysterious activity? It turns out it was all due to a glitch caused by a backend update.
In a statement on its website, Ring explained that the May 28 date and weird device names were errors resulting from the update.
It caused old logins from devices like laptops and tablets to reappear as if they were brand new.
What Really Happened Behind the Scenes
Tech sites confirmed the glitch. Instead of a hacker invasion, the problem came from the system misreading old device data.
Devices showed up with vague labels like “Device name not found,” leading users to believe unknown gadgets were suddenly accessing their accounts.
Ring emphasized that there’s no evidence of unauthorized access or a real security threat.
They’re currently working on fixing the issue so login history displays correctly again.
Customers Still Concerned, but No Breach Confirmed
Even with the official explanation, some users remain skeptical.
The combination of confusing data and deleted posts hasn’t helped Ring’s image.
But as it stands, this looks to be a case of bad communication and a buggy update—not a major hack.
If you’re a Ring user, it’s a good idea to double-check your login devices through the Control Center and remove anything suspicious. Just to be safe.