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3 Ways to Hack CCTV Cameras (and How to Prevent It from Happening to You)

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Though advances have been made in recent years, many CCTV cameras remain troublingly vulnerable to attack. Malicious actors have developed a wide range of techniques to circumvent security protocols and gain access to video surveillance systems.

Some use very simple exploits (that take mere minutes), while others prefer more sophisticated intrusions (that infiltrate even hardened systems). Though their methods may vary, talented hackers can make their way into your home security or enterprise surveillance network. Once inside, they can use remote access to watch the world through your cameras—or potentially even take control of them.

Raising the bar on security is the whole point of installing CCTV cameras in the first place. So, these vulnerabilities largely defeat the purpose of investing in a surveillance system.

TThe entire industry received a wake-up call to this reality following the revelation in 2017 that more than half a dozen Hikvision brand wifi cameras were being accessed through a backdoor password reset flaw.

The problem created embarrassing headlines (the hashtag #hakvision circulated on social channels). And ICS-Cert, an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, characterized the vulnerability as “remotely exploitable” with a “low skill level to exploit.”

Despite this incident raising overall awareness, many organizations are still woefully behind when it comes to safeguarding their camera systems. To better prepare, all enterprises should understand the following three methods that are among the most commonly used by criminals to gain unauthorized access to CCTV cameras.

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Understanding the Threat

Hikvision is not alone, but its failings showed that weak spots exist in even some of the most widely-used indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras on the market. This doesn’t mean that enterprises should simply change the model of their wireless security camera and expect to be protected.

Constant vigilance mixed with security intelligence is a powerful combination. All organizations should look to bolster these critical components—both internally, and when it comes to partnering with companies worthy of their trust. By working with vendors that put security at the top of their agenda, you can rest easier knowing that both the indoor and outdoor security cameras in your facilities are protected against evolving threats.

Many organizations are beginning to recognize that traditional CCTV technology simply isn’t built for this new, connected era. Forward-thinking companies are increasingly looking for revolutionary solutions to strengthen the safety and productivity of their operations. Using the latest technology standards to unlock the potential of computer vision, modern video security providers will be the ones that help their customers solve real-world business problems—today and in the future.

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