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Hacked Cameras Used in Global Conflicts for Surveillance

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Internet-connected cameras, estimated at 1.2 billion worldwide, are being exploited in global conflicts, extending vulnerabilities beyond traditional battlefields. These devices, including those made in China, have been compromised and used for surveillance, with instances reported in Ukraine, the Middle East, and even within the United States. Hackers have demonstrated the ability to switch camera languages and gain access to sensitive information, such as the movements of security forces. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a security issue with internet-connected cameras being used for surveillance in conflicts, but it lacks a specific event or a clear AI angle to qualify for higher buckets.

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Hacked Cameras Used in Global Conflicts for Surveillance

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Hacked cameras🚨are being used in conflicts from Ukraine to the ME. With an est 1.2B inet-connected cams ww, the🚨vulnerabilities extend well beyond the battlefi

    "Hacked cameras🚨are being used in conflicts from Ukraine to the ME. With an est 1.2B inet-connected cams ww, the🚨vulnerabilities extend well beyond the battlefield." -K Roth As US & Israeli forces bombed Iran early this year, a farmer in IL: checked on his chickens -alarmed to se…

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