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Cameras and DVRs: an overlooked security boundary

The FBI warned about HiatusRAT scanning campaigns against certain web cameras and digital video recorders, including devices with known vulnerabilities or weak credentials. A connected camera can be part of an organization’s attack surface.

This briefing explains a public 2024 advisory. It is not a live incident feed; consult the original source and current vendor guidance for updates.

What the advisory tells us

The FBI described a 2024 scanning campaign against web cameras and DVRs and identified weak default passwords and known device vulnerabilities among the concerns. The notice recommended isolation and replacement where updates were unavailable.

What teams can do

Inventory camera and recorder models, apply available vendor updates and replace unsupported devices. Restrict internet access to management interfaces and isolate devices where practical.

Read the original advisory

FBI IC3 / federal partners: source advisory (PDF) ↗

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