Hikvision's FCC False Declaration and Hik-Connect
Hikvision has repeatedly yet falsely declared to the FCC that it cannot access the location of Hikvision devices, making it vital for the FCC to investigate the vast number of Hikvision USA devices connected to and controlled by its Hik-Connect cloud service.
Inside this note, we examine Hikvision's FCC statements, how they contrast with Hik-Connect's capabilities, and what Hikvision clearly knows and controls about systems using Hik-Connect.
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