From Ukraine to Iran, Hacking Security Cameras Is Now Part of War's 'Playbook'
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- Consumer-grade security cameras are being hacked by militaries for surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Iranian hacker groups have targeted security cameras in the Middle East, coinciding with missile strikes.
- Israel and the US have reportedly accessed Tehran's traffic cameras for military targeting.
- Russia and Ukraine have both hacked civilian cameras for spying and strike planning.
- Hikvision and Dahua cameras are vulnerable due to unpatched, years-old security flaws.
- Hacked cameras provide cheap, high-resolution surveillance without expensive military tech.
- Ukrainian and Iranian hacker groups have used cameras to monitor troop movements and infrastructure.
- The US and Israel's penetration of Tehran's camera systems was revealed during recent strikes.
- Civilian camera networks are difficult to secure due to split responsibility between manufacturers and owners.
- Hacked cameras are likely to remain a key tool in future military conflicts.