CCTV hacking
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.
Hospital Security Breach: How Default Password 'admin123' Led to Patient Privacy Violation and Pornographic Distribution
Nov 04, 2025 08:50 pm CST
An investigation reveals how poor cybersecurity practices at a Gujarat maternity hospital allowed hackers to access CCTV footage of gynecological examinations, which was subsequently uploaded to pornographic websites and sold on Telegram. The breach was part of a larger attack affecting 80 facilities across India, all using the default password "admin123" for their surveillance systems.