✉news WarWar first seen 1 d ago, last 6 h ago, peak #2
Video Cameras Hacked for Use in Warfare
Original: Video Cameras Are Everywhere—and Now They Are Being Hacked for War
The Wall Street Journal reports that everyday video cameras, now ubiquitous in homes, streets and businesses, are being hacked and repurposed for use in war. Compromised camera networks can allegedly provide combatants with real-time surveillance of enemy positions and civilian areas, raising alarms about the vulnerability of connected devices in modern conflict.
Why now: Concerns are growing that insecure consumer surveillance devices are being weaponised in ongoing conflicts.
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