Over 40,000 Internet of Things (IoT) security cameras are currently exposed online, allowing anyone to access their live feeds. Utilizing either HTTP or RTSP protocols, these cameras can be exploited by malicious actors for activities such as stalking, extortion, or cyberattacks. The research indicates a concerning distribution of these vulnerable cameras across various countries, including 14,000 in the United States. Security experts emphasize the need for a thorough evaluation of CCTV systems to implement appropriate security measures and safeguard against unauthorized access.
Generally speaking, CCTV or other visual monitoring solutions need to be evaluated like any other toolset. There needs to be an understood purpose, expected content/exposure, classification levels...
Malicious actors could leverage these exposed cameras to conduct espionage, extortion, stalking and cyberattacks.
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