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This must not be allowed to continue! I just do not have the words for this.
you can also do the exact same thing with any other HikVision camera too
Most people that install security cameras don’t directly connect them to the internet like this. A company that’s installing them at scale should be aware of this.
using default credentials
Modern Hikvision and Dahua cameras don’t have a default password. They require you to set a strong password during initial setup.
In general, a lot of electronics have moved away from generic default passwords, as many jurisdictions ban them now. Any modern device should either require you to set the password during initial setup, or have a randomly-generated password printed on a sticker under the device.
The device you found was either a very old one, or one where the owner intentionally set a basic password.
Most people that install security cameras don’t directly connect them to the internet like this. A company that’s installing them at scale should be aware of this.
Modern Hikvision and Dahua cameras don’t have a default password. They require you to set a strong password during initial setup.
In general, a lot of electronics have moved away from generic default passwords, as many jurisdictions ban them now. Any modern device should either require you to set the password during initial setup, or have a randomly-generated password printed on a sticker under the device.
The device you found was either a very old one, or one where the owner intentionally set a basic password.