20 July 2026 - 18:22
Category: IT Fail
Security cameras excel at spying.
Russian spies are hijacking internet-connected security cameras to watch military logistics. It turns out putting security in the name doesn't actually make them secure.
Source: The Hacker News
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In a stunning twist that surprised absolutely no one in IT, Russian intelligence is systematically hijacking internet-connected security cameras across Europe and Ukraine. This brilliant operation allows them to watch military transport routes and weapons shipments, affecting NATO defense logistics with embarrassing ease. To protect ourselves from being the stars of their next broadcast, we might want to reconsider exposing our critical cameras directly to the public web. Then again, expecting basic network segmentation from our peers is always a bit of a reach.