Hikvision Relabeling May Compromise US Military Networks, Claim US Intelligence
Hikvision relabeling may compromise US military networks, according to a leaked secret US intelligence cable which described Hikvision as a partner of "Chinese intelligence entities". IPVM tracks over 60 Hikvision relabellers/OEMs.
This means US intelligence believes the common practice of relabeling PRC cameras poses clear national security risks. IPVM has warned Relabeling IoT Products Harms Competition And the Public. This cable was revealed in the recent 'Pentagon leaks' documents.
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