Major Security Breach: Over 120,000 CCTVs Hacked in South Korea for Creating Illegal Sexual Content

Dec 02, 2025 03:17 pm CST

South Korean authorities have arrested four individuals connected to a massive cybersecurity breach where over 120,000 surveillance cameras were hacked. The perpetrators exploited vulnerable IP cameras in homes and businesses to create and sell sexually explicit content online, targeting locations including private residences, karaoke rooms, and even medical facilities. Officials urge camera owners to change passwords regularly as they continue identifying victims of this widespread privacy violation.