The notice sent by Foscam USA, a subsidiary of Foscam Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. that sells internet-linked video cameras, said in an urgent notice that 12 models made by China-based Shenzhen Foscam contain security flaws. The flaws could allow the cameras to be taken over and used in massive cyber strikes called distributed denial of service attacks.
"Foscam US has been notified of 18 security vulnerabilities that exist on cameras manufactured by Shenzhen Foscam which leave users vulnerable to hacks which allow attackers to remotely take-over cameras, live stream, download stored files, and even compromise other devices located on the local network," the company said.
The company urged users to disconnect the cameras from the internet until the security vulnerabilities can be patched. more
The hackability of these cameras was first reported here in 2013.
The models affected include the following:
C1
C1 Lite
C2
FI9800
FI9826P
FI9828P
FI9851P
FI9853EP
FI9901EP
FI9903P
FI9928P
R2
