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Government Warns: 12,000 Vulnerable Chinese Cameras Threaten Security

2/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has raised alarms over internet-connected Chinese cameras, highlighting their serious security vulnerabilities. Without encryption or adequate protections, these devices could enable espionage or sabotage of vital infrastructure. With more than 12,000 of these cameras in sensitive locations, the government is urgently pushing for awareness and protective measures against this escalating danger.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has raised alarms over internet-connected Chinese cameras, highlighting their serious security vulnerabilities. Without encryption or adequate protections, these devices could enable espionage or sabotage of vital infrastructure. With more than 12,000 of these cameras in sensitive locations, the government is urgently pushing for awareness and protective measures against this escalating danger.