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Smart Devices, Are You Protected?

 

As the number of connected gadgets around your home or office increases, so do your chances of getting hacked. Those odds are still very small, but it does happen. "Internet of things" devices pose a threat that their non-connected counterparts never did. They increase the number of gateways into your home by introducing vulnerabilities that didn't exist previously.

A perfect example of that came from a security conference, where presenters showed how 75 percent of the smart locks they tested could be hacked with relative ease. And we were all reminded of how real the threat is when a Houston mother learned the security camera in her daughter's bedroom was being broadcast online.

 The mere thought of what havoc someone could wreak if they were ever in control of your thermostat, webcams, smart lights and other connected devices could be horrifying.

A connected home is full of possible weak links. Ironic as it may be, Security Cameras are often at the top of that list. And it's up to you to reduce the threat. 

Harden your Devices from Attack

Cybersecurity is a major concern for customers today, particularly when they’re choosing a new security system. It could be argued that HD analog cameras are more secure, since they run on a closed circuit and don’t have an IP address. IP cameras, on the other hand, can be accessed directly via the Internet so they are more susceptible to security vulnerabilities. While there will always be some level of risk when using IP cameras, there are steps you can take to harden your IP devices against attacks. Its always recommended using strong passwords, firewalls, and keeping camera firmware up to date. HD analog cameras don’t require firmware updates since there is no software on the camera itself. From that perspective, they are easier to maintain than IP cameras, especially if you have a very large deployment. The above information will hopefully help you to understand the comparisons.

Could smart devices be vulnerable to hackers?

In this Detektor TV Magazine video clip, Axis co-founder Martin Gren says he believes OEM will come to an end because of cyber security issues. He also gives his view on  video surveillance and smart cities, and more.   


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BANNED: Chinese video surveillance network used by the US and Australian Government


They've been used to identify ethnic minorities and political dissidents in China, and were last month banned by the US due to concerns they were creating a "surveillance network" among federal agencies. Now it appears a pair of Chinese video surveillance companies have become entrenched in Australia's government as well. 

Hikvision Backdoor Exploit Demo


The Hikvision IP Camera Backdoor is a magic string that Hikvision  secretly included that easily allows backdooring the camera, regardless  of the strength of the password. In this demo, we show how it is done  and demonstrate a tool built on that exploit to easily change the admin  password and take control of the camera. The backdoor was included in  firmware releases from ~2014 to Q1 2017.  


Vulnerabilities revealed in smart home devices

 

Security was a key consideration for Kenwood and Yarema when they shopped for their devices. So the couple was shocked by how easily a team of ethical, or "white hat", hackers hired by Marketplace took control of their devices — a series of tests done with the family's permission.  


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