Reports IPVM Is Working On

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John Honovich
Dec 18, 2018
IPVM

We research reports, often for days, sometimes for weeks before we publish. At times, this can create confusion for some and the appearance we are not reporting on something rather than we need more time before we can publish.

This discussion is meant to be a running catalog of reports we are working on, especially those that are 'news'. We will add as new topics come up.

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John Honovich
Dec 18, 2018
IPVM

Bosch IP Camera Vulnerability Dec 2018 - an anonymous person sent it to us this morning, thank you. We have contacted Bosch, VDOO, etc. and are preparing a post.

Update - released: Bosch VDOO 2018 Vulnerability

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Shannon Davis
Dec 18, 2018
IPVMU Certified

And that's how you handle a cyber security issue. Firmware fix then call it out and let everyone know how to manage the situation.

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John Honovich
Dec 18, 2018
IPVM

Taylor Swift concert facial recognition. We started investigating this 5 days ago. Dan is trying to get technical details on what was used and how it worked, not sure if it is possible to get them but Dan is contacting people associated. Any info, let us know.

Update - was not able to find enough new information for a meaningful report. Posted a discussion.

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John Honovich
Dec 18, 2018
IPVM

Genetec Cybersecurity UL certificate. We started investigating this 5 days ago, have done a call with Genetec and emails with UL. Main investigation is trying to figure out how deep (or not) this certification is. Should be released later this week.

Update - released: Genetec UL Cybersecurity Certificate (2900-2-3) Examined

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John Honovich
Dec 18, 2018
IPVM

Hikvision HikCentral software test. Hikvision has again denied us a normal trial license. We have asked Hikvision if they will allow us to buy the software and support us (as it is a dealer restricted product that requires per project authorization). If they do, we will proceed, with a test. If they do not, we notify appropriately.

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John Honovich
Jan 14, 2019
IPVM

Update: Hikvision has refused to allow us to even buy a HikCentral license.

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Brian Rhodes
Dec 18, 2018
IPVMU Certified

I've got 3 intercom tests in the pipeline: Dahua, Hikvision, and Commend. Those platforms have been ordered.

We're also gearing up for a 13.56 MHz Reader Shootout, in the same vein as The Prox (125 kHz) Reader Shootout.

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Clint Hays
Dec 18, 2018

Is this going to be a shootout or separate testing for each system?

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Brian Rhodes
Dec 18, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Separate test of each, then a cumulative intercom shootout using the other intercom tests we've also done:

We'll also be testing Aiphone's IX Series 2 as part of this group.

 

 

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Ethan Ace
Dec 18, 2018

We are trying to set up a test of new generation HD over coax cameras/DVRs, but are running into problems getting product in North America.

We asked Hikvision inside sales about availability of power over coax (PoC) TVI product, and they informed us that it should be shipping "soon" or in stock now. They mentioned one DVR model and camera model they knew was in stock at ADI, which we confirmed. There is some stock on these models, though pretty low throughout the states.

Everything else is listed as special order, and when we've asked distributors for lead time, they haven't gotten any firm answers from Hikvision.

We're having similar issues with Dahua/Hikvision 4K/8MP CVI/TVI cameras and recorders. Several models are listed for sale and in the catalogs/on the website, but there is no stock and no shipping date.

Has anyone else tried to get product and run into this? We'd like to get this test started ASAP.

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David Delepine
Dec 18, 2018
Brivo • IPVMU Certified

I know Dahua is bad about listing things as available but then being months out on receiving inventory.

If you want to give me a list of model numbers I can see if I can help track some of them down.

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Ethan Ace
Dec 18, 2018

They are indeed bad at that! It's often a quarter or two until things finally get released, both Dahua and Hikvision.

Thanks for the offer, I might take you up on that depending on what comes of some other distributors checking.

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John Honovich
Dec 19, 2018
IPVM

China tariffs on foreign video surveillance cameras. Charles is researching this, checking and comparing China tariffs to recent US ones, etc. as well as what impact China tariffs and other measures impact non-Chinese manufacturers trying to see into China.

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John Honovich
Jan 14, 2019
IPVM

Liberia hacker used Dahua devices sentenced. We are looking to see if we can get court records that detail how the hacker hacked video surveillance devices, etc. and will publish if we can find meaningful details.

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John Honovich
Jan 14, 2019
IPVM
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John Honovich
Jan 14, 2019
IPVM

Trailer cameras - Dan and Sean are working on a post surveying options in this space.

[Released - Mobile Surveillance Trailers Guide]

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John Honovich
Jan 14, 2019
IPVM

30 manufacturer / organization favorability statistics. This is the 2019 sequel to our original 2017 report - Manufacturer Favorability Guide 2017. We did 20 back then, we are expanding to 30 now.

First one published - Pelco Favorability Results 2019, the other 29 will be released over the next few months.

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John Honovich
Jan 23, 2019
IPVM

TechCrunch: Police LPR cameras exposed on the Internet mentions Genetec and other LPR manufacturers. We are trying to understand if there is a specific manufacturer vulnerability or if TechCrunch is calling out that police departments are making the cameras accessible.

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John Honovich
Jan 23, 2019
IPVM

Taiwan government reportedly to ban Huawei and Hikvision. If this is formally passed (report quotes government official saying the end of March), we will cover.

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John Honovich
Jan 24, 2019
IPVM

A few tests we are working on:

  • Exacq cloud
  • Verkada
  • Meraki
  • Hikua HD Analog 4K and PoC
  • Dahua intercom
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John Honovich
Jan 24, 2019
IPVM

Hikvision NA Head of Marketing becomes Avigilon VP of Global Marketing. We are working on a post, checking with both companies for detail and input.

Report released - Avigilon Hires Hikvision NA Head of Marketing As VP of Global Marketing

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John Honovich
Feb 06, 2019
IPVM
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John Honovich
Mar 04, 2019
IPVM

NY Times reporting Huawei will sue the US government for the NDAA ban imposed on them, Dahua, Hikvision, etc.

If and when the lawsuit is filed, we will cover it in full.

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John Honovich
Mar 11, 2019
IPVM

Korean news report on "Hanwha Techwin in tax evasion probe". We are working on understanding the details involved, which part of Hanwha, etc. and are preparing a report.

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