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Default Passwords Expose India's CCTV Footage to Global Cyber Scandal
A weak default password, admin123, led to a massive breach of closed-circuit television footage across India, raising urgent cybersecurity concerns.
- Hackers exploited a default Password, admin123, to access closed-circuit television systems in hospitals across India, including significant locations like Ahmedabad and Rajkot.
- The stolen CCTV footage was sold online, with some being distributed via Telegram (messaging service), affecting numerous institutions and prompting a widespread investigation.
- Authorities are tracking the distribution network of the leaked content, which includes sensitive footage that has circulated globally, raising alarms about cybersecurity in Gujarat and beyond.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the critical vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices, especially in sensitive environments like hospitals, highlighting the need for stronger protections against Security hacker activities to safeguard personal and institutional privacy.