"I'm not mistaken, anyone could get the serial number off your cameras and link them to their online account, to watch and record your every move without your p

"I'm not mistaken, anyone could get the serial number off your cameras and link them to their online account, to watch and record your every move without your permission." There's a name for a hacking strategy where you mass purchase products, modify it or acquire relevant information, then resell them or return them. "Catch and release" comes to mind, but I can't find any references.