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Slovakia finds Russian backdoors in EU-funded traffic cameras

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Slovakia has discovered significant security vulnerabilities in 279 newly installed NERO R-ONE traffic cameras, which were intended to modernize the country's traffic control systems using EU funds. The cameras, believed to be rebranded Russian CORDON PRO.M models, contain SMS-activated Russian backdoors and allow passwordless access to live camera feeds. These systems were reportedly acquired through a Cyprus-based shell company with falsified certifications. AI

RANK_REASON Discovery of security vulnerabilities and backdoors in critical infrastructure funded by the EU. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Slovakia finds Russian backdoors in EU-funded traffic cameras

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Slovakia discovers Russian backdoors in 279 new traffic cameras — SMS-triggered shell access and passwordless live feeds found in EU-funded rollout

    Slovakia sought to modernize its traffic control systems by acquiring a batch of 279 new speed cameras, but they have Russian backdoors and multiple other security issues.

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