Summary
Hackers in India stole and sold CCTV footage from a maternity hospital on Telegram. The investigation revealed that hackers accessed video footage from around 50,000 CCTV cameras in the country. Police have arrested eight individuals related to this cybercrime.
Key Facts
- Hackers sold stolen CCTV videos from a maternity ward in India on Telegram.
- The police found that around 50,000 CCTV cameras across India were hacked.
- Videos from the maternity hospital showed medical exams and injections.
- The hospital aimed to increase safety with CCTV, but privacy was compromised.
- CCTV systems often lack proper cybersecurity measures, making them easy targets.
- The federal government advised against buying CCTVs from insecure suppliers.
- Eight people have been arrested in connection to this cybercrime.
- CCTV footage was sold on Telegram for 800–2,000 rupees ($9-22).
