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Hacker News·Aug 23·5 min read
Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras
TL;DR
Slovakia's national security service has discovered a backdoor in Russian-made NERO R-ONE traffic cameras, allowing unauthorized access via SMS from specific Russian numbers. This raises significant security concerns regarding the devices purchased by the government.
✦ Why It Matters
Review and assess the security of any imported surveillance technology in your organization today.
Key Takeaways
- Investigate the origin of surveillance equipment before purchase.
- Ensure SecureBoot and other security features are enabled.
- Conduct independent audits on security devices.
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts on networked devices.
How It Works
The backdoor mechanism in the NERO R-ONE cameras allows remote access by sending an SMS from specific Russian phone numbers, enabling potential unauthorized control over the devices.