HACKERS COMPROMISE 14,500 DAHUA CAMERAS IN MONTH-LONG ATTACK

Security researchers documented the CameraSwarm campaign after detecting widespread compromise of Dahua web cameras. The operation unfolded over 35 days and successfully infiltrated more than 14,500 devices, with the majority located in Ukraine and Russia. Dahua IP cameras are widely deployed in surveillance infrastructure globally. The scale of this compromise raises concerns about the security posture of connected camera networks and their potential exploitation for unauthorized access to sensitive locations. The campaign highlights vulnerabilities in internet-connected security devices. Researchers recommend organizations using Dahua cameras review access logs, change default credentials, update firmware to the latest versions, and implement network segmentation to restrict camera access. Details regarding the attack vector and exploitation method remain under investigation. The incident underscores the ongoing threat to IoT and surveillance infrastructure worldwide.