The NDAA banned federal use of these Chinese manufacturers due to heightened security risks and questions over how secure these cameras were. With increased connectivity and smarter technologies, there are concerns over how easily these devices can be hacked into or whether a “back door” can be installed to allow hackers to steal data and…
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Home security system scams have been on the rise since 2018 — and every type of homeowner is a target. Warmer weather means an increase in salespeople who travel door-to-door, making unsolicited “cold calls” on homeowners, trying to convince them that they need home security systems. In fact, some deceitful security sales people seek out homes with security…
DetailsMost Cable and Phone company’s use Alarm.com cameras. These cameras are on the banned list due to privacy concerns. The PRC government-owned and US-government banned Hikvision is the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturer and sometimes a hidden provider to many Western companies. Updated for 2023, this directory includes 60+ of those companies with a graphic and links to…
DetailsAn investigation by IPVM found several sales offers for nude videos on the platform Telegram, including cameras labeled for family homes, medical offices, salons, locker rooms, a strip club and other places. A published report says hackers gained access to Hikvision cameras and used the company’s mobile app to distribute pornography on social media. An…
DetailsThe U.S. government said it is banning telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from several prominent Chinese brands in an effort to protect the nation’s communications network. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Friday to expand its ban on the sale and import of Chinese technology from firms that pose an “unacceptable risk to the national…
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