Security camera systems vulnerable to hacker hijacking

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Security camera systems vulnerable to hacker hijacking

02-13-2013, 04:02 PM

Some of us change default ports on everything, even if it is a PITA to setup the network...According to the article the key is to disable uPnP and it looks like port forwarding is bad. Caught me. Oops!

More Than A Dozen Brands Of Security Camera Systems Vulnerable To Hacker Hijacking

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/01/28/more-than-a-dozen-brands-of-security-camera-systems-vulnerable-to-hacker-hijacking/

A Swann digital video recorder, shown with surveillance cameras. Digital video recorders have revolutionized home and business security, making it possible to easily store and play back hundreds of hours of surveillance camera footage. But a few design flaws in their software, it seems, can quickly turn the watchers into the [...]

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Swann Song - DVR Insecurity

http://console-cowboys.blogspot.com/2013/01/swann-song-dvr-insecurity.html

"Swan song" is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. This post serves as ...

Last edited by j-kid; 02-13-2013, 04:47 PM. Reason: fixed the bottom link
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02-13-2013, 05:01 PM

Dat is one of di big problems dat America faces, because it is outsourcing more and more, and letting other vulnerable, or not so trustworthy countries code and build security equipment for places like government, stock exchange, and banks. Malicious codes can be easily hidden.
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