"Your CCTV Devices Can Be Hacked and Weaponized"

In an interview, Flexxon CEO Camellia Chan discusses the dangers of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) hacks and what users can do to protect themselves. CCTV cameras are becoming increasingly common as the global market for smart home security cameras is expected to reach $30.38 billion by 2030. However, Chan emphasizes that once information is captured on CCTV, it is no longer secure because any piece of technology connected to the Internet is potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Once a hacker has infiltrated a device, they can perform various harmful actions that can have serious consequences for a person or a business. From stealing video footage to launching malware, this type of hacking can cause devastation with long-term consequences. Hacks resulting in stolen or lost data are the most common type of threat seen because of CCTV technologies. For example, a cybercriminal can obtain footage and scoop sensitive financial or personal information to cause significant harm to an individual. They can use CCTV footage for identification in the same way that law enforcement does. Furthermore, because many cameras include facial recognition technology, hacking into a server that stores and analyzes footage and data can provide cybercriminals unrestricted access to someone's identity and any other information stored. Hackers may also be able to use the microphone feature of some cameras to make unauthorized communication with individuals inside a property. This article continues to discuss Chan's insights on the potential weaponization of CCTV devices by hackers. 

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