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120,000 Cameras Hacked: Four Arrested for Exploitation
12/1/2025
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Story summary
- More than 120,000 home IP cameras in South Korea were hacked to obtain sexually exploitative footage, leading to the arrest of four individuals, with victims notified at 58 locations.
- One suspect hacked 63,000 cameras and produced 545 videos sold for 35 million won.
- Another suspect hacked 70,000 cameras and sold 648 videos for 18 million won.
- Police are shutting down the illegal distribution website.
- Authorities advise changing passwords regularly.
