Hackers Claim to Have Access to 50,000 Home Security Cameras

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Hackers Claim to Have Access to 50,000 Home Security Cameras
October 14, 2020
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hackers-access-50000-home-security/

A hacking group is selling access to more than 50,000 hacked home security cameras, including footage of children in various states of undress, it has emerged.

The group, which has over 1000 global members, has been using messaging platform Discord to advertise its wares, according to a report on AsiaOne.
It’s reportedly offering access to the camera footage for a one-off subscription fee of $150 and claims to have already shared over 3TB of clips with scores of members. A 700MB sample featuring around 4000 videos and stills is reportedly available for free.

That may account for the fact that some of the clips, lasting from just seconds to over 20 minutes, have ended up on pornographic sites, according to the report.
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It’s claimed that victims come from all over the globe, including Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and Canada.

ESET cybersecurity specialist, Jake Moore, argued that poor access controls are most likely to blame for the hijacked cameras.

“As worrying as it may seem, this comes as a clear reminder that when cameras are placed on the internet, they must be properly installed with security in mind. When smart devices are set up, they are still regularly placed around the home with no second thought for privacy,” he added.
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ESET: 50,000 home cameras reportedly hacked, footage posted online

Some footage has already appeared on adult sites, with cybercriminals offering lifetime access to the entire loot for US$150
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