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Surge in Chinese Cameras Sparks U.S. Security Alarm

2/7/2025

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Chinese-made internet-connected cameras are raising alarms for U.S. national security, as they can facilitate espionage and disrupt critical infrastructure. A recent Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns that these devices often lack encryption and may harbor backdoors for hackers. Alarmingly, their usage has surged by 40% from 2023 to 2024, despite import bans.

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Chinese-made internet-connected cameras are raising alarms for U.S. national security, as they can facilitate espionage and disrupt critical infrastructure. A recent Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns that these devices often lack encryption and may harbor backdoors for hackers. Alarmingly, their usage has surged by 40% from 2023 to 2024, despite import bans.