Sony Gen 5 IP Cameras Critical Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities remain prevalent in video surveillance devices.
Now Talos researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Sony Gen 5 cameras. Inside this note we examine:
- Ease or difficulty of exploit
- Vulnerabilities explained
- Impact compared to others
- Manufacturer response
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