Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage
Summary
Over 120,000 home cameras in South Korea were hacked, and footage was used to make sexually exploitative content for a website. Four individuals were arrested, and police are investigating further with international help. Authorities are working to inform victims and prevent future hacking by advising users to change passwords regularly.Key Facts
- Four people in South Korea are accused of hacking over 120,000 cameras.
- These home cameras are used for security and monitoring children and pets.
- The hackers used weak passwords to access the cameras.
- Locations affected include private homes and various businesses.
- One suspect hacked 63,000 cameras and made 545 videos, earning about 35 million won in virtual assets.
- Police are attempting to shut down the website distributing the hacked footage.
- Three people suspected of buying and viewing the illegal content have been arrested.
- Authorities are assisting victims with changing passwords and deleting videos.
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