Tag: cctv

TDL 018 – How To Think, Not What To Think – Mitch Prior

Mar 20, 2026 11:09 PM

Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, blockchain, business, cctv, china, ciso, cloud, computer, conference, control, credentials, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, google, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, jobs, law, mail, malware, military, network, phone, privacy, resilience, risk, router, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wifi, zero-trust

The Human Algorithm in a Zero-Trust World In the latest episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with cybersecurity expert Mitch Prior to discuss the intersection of high-tech security and human intuition. From their first meeting in 2018″, the early days of Zero Trust”, the duo explores why the “why” behind technical…
FAQ on CVE-2026-21514: OLE bypass N-Day in Microsoft Word

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, awareness, backdoor, cctv, cisa, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, flaw, fortinet, google, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, kev, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, office, phishing, remote-code-execution, risk, technology, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

An N-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word exposes nearly 14 million assets. Attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass security prompts, enabling deployment of malware and establishing persistent access without triggering user warnings. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-21514 is a Microsoft Word n-day that bypasses OLE and Mark-of-the-Web protections, executing payloads silently without triggering user security prompts Tenable’s…
FAQ on CVE-2026-21514: OLE bypass N-Day in Microsoft Word

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, awareness, backdoor, cctv, cisa, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, flaw, fortinet, google, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, kev, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, office, phishing, remote-code-execution, risk, technology, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

An N-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word exposes nearly 14 million assets. Attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass security prompts, enabling deployment of malware and establishing persistent access without triggering user warnings. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-21514 is a Microsoft Word n-day that bypasses OLE and Mark-of-the-Web protections, executing payloads silently without triggering user security prompts Tenable’s…
Operation Epic Fury: Why exposure data changes everything about Iran’s cyber-kinetic campaign

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, breach, cctv, cisa, cloud, country, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, dns, espionage, exploit, firewall, flaw, fortinet, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, iran, kev, malware, microsoft, military, network, office, phishing, radius, remote-code-execution, risk, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, unauthorized, update, vpn, vulnerability, warfare, windows

Iran’s retaliatory campaign following Operation Epic Fury has collapsed the boundary between physical and digital warfare. Tenable’s exposure data analysis across seven target countries reveals that the largest exploitable attack surface isn’t the headline threat, it’s a Microsoft Word N-day affecting nearly 14 million assets. Key takeaways: Exposure data rebalances the threat picture. A Microsoft…
Operation Epic Fury: Why exposure data changes everything about Iran’s cyber-kinetic campaign

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, breach, cctv, cisa, cloud, country, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, dns, espionage, exploit, firewall, flaw, fortinet, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, iran, kev, malware, microsoft, military, network, office, phishing, radius, remote-code-execution, risk, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, unauthorized, update, vpn, vulnerability, warfare, windows

Iran’s retaliatory campaign following Operation Epic Fury has collapsed the boundary between physical and digital warfare. Tenable’s exposure data analysis across seven target countries reveals that the largest exploitable attack surface isn’t the headline threat, it’s a Microsoft Word N-day affecting nearly 14 million assets. Key takeaways: Exposure data rebalances the threat picture. A Microsoft…
Iranian Hackers Use Compromised Cameras for Regional Surveillance

Mar 17, 2026 3:10 PM

Tags: apt, cctv, cyber, exploit, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, middle-east

Iranian cyber actors are expanding operations targeting US organizations while also exploiting internet-connected cameras across the Middle East for intelligence collection and battlefield awareness. Recent incidents tied to APT group MuddyWater, camera”‘focused infrastructure, and hacktivist collective Handala point to an ecosystem that is operational but constrained, prioritizing persistence, visibility, and selective disruption over large”‘scale, coordinated cyber campaigns.…
The Privacy Problem With Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Mar 16, 2026 8:09 AM

Tags: ai, cctv, privacy

This episode discusses Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, which blend a camera, microphone, AI features, and social media integration into sunglasses that look like normal fashion eyewear, raising major privacy concerns. It highlights reports that footage captured by the glasses may be reviewed by human contractors to help train Meta’s AI systems, and notes critics’ concerns……
Maintaining Security and Protecting Smart Home Devices from Hackers

Mar 12, 2026 1:09 PM

Tags: cctv, data, hacker, network, password, update

Learn how to protect smart home devices from hackers. Strong passwords, updates and secure networks help keep cameras, sensors and data safe. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/maintain-security-protect-smart-home-devices-hackers/
Product Showcase: Fing Desktop puts network visibility on your screen

Mar 9, 2026 7:47 AM

Tags: cctv, network, phone

Phones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, and smart home equipment all use the same network. Knowing what’s connected helps users manage performance and security. Fing Desktop … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/09/product-showcase-fing-desktop-network-monitoring/
From Iran to Ukraine, everyone’s trying to hack security cameras

Mar 7, 2026 1:47 PM

Tags: cctv, hacker, iran, ukraine

Research shows apparent Iranian state hackers trying to hijack consumer-grade cameras. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/from-iran-to-ukraine-everyones-trying-to-hack-security-cameras/
Iran-linked hackers target IP cameras across Israel and Gulf states for military intelligence

Mar 7, 2026 12:48 PM

Tags: cctv, cyber, hacker, intelligence, iran, military, software

Researchers observed Iran-linked actors targeting IP cameras across Israel and Gulf countries, likely to support military intelligence and battle damage assessment. According to the Check Point Cyber Security Report 2026, cyber operations are increasingly used to support military activity and battle damage assessment (BDA). During the Israel-Iran tensions, researchers from Check Point Software Technologies observed…
Iran-linked hackers target IP cameras across Israel and Gulf states for military intelligence

Mar 7, 2026 12:48 PM

Tags: cctv, cyber, hacker, intelligence, iran, military, software

Researchers observed Iran-linked actors targeting IP cameras across Israel and Gulf countries, likely to support military intelligence and battle damage assessment. According to the Check Point Cyber Security Report 2026, cyber operations are increasingly used to support military activity and battle damage assessment (BDA). During the Israel-Iran tensions, researchers from Check Point Software Technologies observed…
TDL – Defense Before Offense: Leadership, Risk, and the Cost of Bad Decisions – Steven Elliott

Mar 7, 2026 12:48 AM

Tags: ai, apple, business, cctv, ceo, ciso, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, guide, insurance, international, Internet, jobs, marketplace, metric, military, network, offense, organized, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, usa

From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Lessons in Defense In the latest episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with Steven Elliott, CFO of Adam Networks, to explore the surprising parallels between military operations, financial management, and cybersecurity. A Journey of Unpredictable Paths Elliott’s background is anything but linear. From a small…
Iran’s Cyber-Kinetic War Doctrine Takes Shape

Mar 6, 2026 3:48 PM

Tags: attack, cctv, cyber, hacking, iran, warfare

Iran has been hacking IP cameras to plan missile strikes against its enemies, and mounting other attacks on physical assets, showing how cyber and kinetic warfare are fast becoming one in the same. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/iran-cyber-kinetic-war-doctrine
From Ukraine to Iran, Hacking Security Cameras Is Now Part of War’s ‘Playbook’

Mar 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Tags: cctv, hacker, hacking, iran, russia, ukraine

New research shows hundreds of attempts by apparent Iranian state hackers to hijack consumer-grade cameras, timed to missile and drone strikes. Israel, Russia, and Ukraine have also adopted this trick. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/from-ukraine-to-iran-hacking-security-cameras-is-now-part-of-wars-playbook/
Eyes on the Front: Iranian Threat Actors Weaponize IP Cameras in Middle East Conflict

Mar 6, 2026 5:47 AM

Tags: cctv, iran, middle-east, threat

The post Eyes on the Front: Iranian Threat Actors Weaponize IP Cameras in Middle East Conflict appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/eyes-on-the-front-iranian-threat-actors-weaponize-ip-cameras-in-middle-east-conflict/
Threat Actors Intensify Targeting of IP Cameras Across the Middle East Amid Ongoing Conflict

Mar 5, 2026 8:46 AM

Tags: attack, cctv, cyber, Internet, iran, middle-east, threat

Cyber operations have once again become an integral component of the ongoing conflict across the Middle East, with researchers identifying a wave of attacks against Internet-connected IP cameras beginning on February 28, 2026. According to CPR, the observed campaigns appear to pursue operational surveillance objectives rather than monetary gain. Analysts assess that the Iranian operators may…
‘Hundreds’ of Iranian hacking attempts have hit surveillance cameras since the missile strikes

Mar 5, 2026 1:47 AM

Tags: attack, cctv, hacking, infrastructure, iran, threat

Attack infrastructure attributed to ‘several Iran-nexus threat actors’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/04/iranian_hacking_attempts_ip_cameras/
‘Hundreds’ of Iranian hacking attempts have hit surveillance cameras since the missile strikes

Mar 5, 2026 1:47 AM

Tags: attack, cctv, hacking, infrastructure, iran, threat

Attack infrastructure attributed to ‘several Iran-nexus threat actors’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/04/iranian_hacking_attempts_ip_cameras/
US Says Cyber Operations Underpinned Assault on Iran

Mar 4, 2026 7:50 PM

Tags: attack, cctv, country, cyber, intelligence, iran, military

Separately, Iran Tied to IP Camera Hacks for Targeting and Battle Damage Assessment. U.S. military cyber operations underpinned the first part of the country’s joint strike with Israel against Iran on Saturday. Since then, experts see signs of at least low-level cyber operations to support intelligence-gathering for kinetic attack targeting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
Iran-nexus hackers target flaws in surveillance cameras

Mar 4, 2026 6:51 PM

Tags: attack, cctv, exploit, flaw, hacker, iran, threat

The threat activity echoes prior exploitation during the Israeli war with Hamas, a precursor to attacks against critical sectors in the U.S. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/iran-hackers-target-flaws-ip-cameras/813795/
Surge in Attacks on Surveillance Cameras Linked to Iranian Hackers

Mar 4, 2026 4:46 PM

Tags: attack, cctv, hacker, iran, middle-east

Increased attempts to compromise surveillance cameras linked to Iran during Middle East conflict First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-attacks-surveillance-cameras/
Interplay between Iranian Targeting of IP Cameras and Physical Warfare in the Middle East

Mar 4, 2026 5:46 AM

Tags: cctv, cyber, iran, middle-east, military, tool, warfare

ey Findings Introduction As highlighted in theCyber Security Report 2026, cyber operations have increasingly become an additional tool in interstate conflicts, used both to support military operations and to enable ongoing battle damage assessment (BDA). During the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025, the compromise of cameras was likely used to support…
Chrome flaw let extensions hijack Gemini’s camera, mic, and file access

Mar 3, 2026 3:47 PM

Tags: access, browser, cctv, chrome, flaw, vulnerability

Researchers found a now-patched vulnerability in “Live in Chrome” that allowed a Chrome extension to inherit Gemini’s permissions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/chrome-flaw-let-extensions-hijack-geminis-camera-mic-and-file-access/
Chrome Gemini Vulnerability Lets Attackers Access Victims’ Camera and Microphone Remotely

Mar 3, 2026 6:47 AM

Tags: access, ai, browser, cctv, chrome, cve, cyber, data-breach, flaw, google, malicious, privacy, unauthorized, vulnerability

A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome’s Gemini Live integration, tracked as CVE-2026-0628, exposed users to significant privacy and security risks. Researchers found that the flaw could allow malicious browser extensions to hijack the Gemini side panel, granting unauthorized access to a user’s camera, microphone, and local files. The integration of AI assistants into…
Ring Camera Doorbell Ad Triggers Privacy Concerns and Public Criticism in America

Mar 2, 2026 10:47 AM

Tags: cctv, privacy, usa

A Super Bowl commercial for Ring camera doorbells ignited a wave of criticism across the United States, intensifying an already heated national conversation about surveillance and privacy. The advertisement aired during the Super Bowl, the championship game of American football, and one of the most-watched television events in the country. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
Area Man Accidentally Hacks 6,700 Camera-Enabled Robot Vacuums

Feb 28, 2026 1:36 PM

Tags: ai, cctv, cyber

Plus: The top US cyber agency falls into shambles, AI models develop an upsetting penchant for nuclear weapons, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-area-man-accidentally-hacks-6700-camera-enabled-robot-vacuums/
Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses

Feb 27, 2026 8:37 AM

Tags: android, cctv

Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/nearby-glasses-android-app-detect-smart-glasses/
$10,000 bounty offered if you can hack Ring cameras to stop them sharing your data with Amazon

Feb 25, 2026 11:37 AM

Tags: cctv, data, privacy

Amid a privacy backlash, a US $10,000 reward has been offered for anyone who can find a way to run Ring doorbell cameras locally, cutting off the flow of video data to Amazon’s servers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/10-000-bounty-hack-ring-cameras
Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras

Feb 23, 2026 9:02 PM

Tags: cctv

While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/americans-are-destroying-flock-surveillance-cameras/