US EditionIranian Hackers Hijacking Home Security Cameras to Spy Within Israel
- Iranian hackers have increasingly targeted private security cameras in Israel and nearby areas to gather intelligence for missile strikes as of June 2025.
- This escalation follows a broader war between Israel and Iran involving cyberattacks, missile exchanges, and prior breaches of private and military cameras dating back to Hamas’s 2023 invasion.
- Experts warn that many cameras use default or weak passwords, making them susceptible to hacking, and that compromised cameras have been used to monitor troop positions and civilian movements.
- A former Israeli cybersecurity official urged citizens on public radio to secure or disable home cameras, while a study found 40,000 live camera feeds exposed online, including 66,000 in Israel with default passwords.
- These incidents highlight ongoing security vulnerabilities in private surveillance infrastructure, suggesting increased risks of espionage and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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Cyberwar intensifies alongside Israel-Iran attacks – Alarm over security gaps in surveillance cameras
Iran is using private security cameras in Israel to gather real-time information about its opponent, exposing a recurring problem with these devices that has arisen in other global conflicts. Earlier this week, after Iranian ballistic missiles destroyed high-rise buildings in Tel Aviv, an Israeli former cybersecurity official appeared on public radio to issue a severe warning: turn off your home surveillance cameras or change your password.
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