You are referencing a specific type of Google Dork (search query) used to find web-connected CCTV cameras. The query inurl:view index shtml typically targets web servers (often specific DVR or NAS brands) that use Server Side Includes ( .shtml ) to render camera feeds.
This query instructs Google to search for websites that include view/index.shtml in their URL. This specific file path is commonly used as the default public viewing page for many network cameras, most notably those manufactured by . If a camera owner does not configure a password or restricted access, Google indexes these pages, making them searchable by anyone. Why Is This a Risk? When cameras are "exposed" via this search: inurl view index shtml cctv fix