I purposely didn't post that story here for a reason
Based on the data given in other articles it seems the cams sites aren't limiting or altering surfer viewing by IP or limiting viewing for a certain time period, etc.
There are some basic things not being done to prevent this from happening.
Yes thieves will adapt, but they currently don't need to do anything but use that basic GitHub record script from the same IP day & night day in day out 24/7