Unpatched Cameras: Inaba Denki’s Security Blunder Could Lead to Industrial Espionage!
Inaba Denki Sangyo’s Choco Tei Watcher Mini cameras are vulnerable to serious security flaws, posing risks of industrial espionage and surveillance. Despite these issues, no patches have been released. Instead, customers are advised to implement mitigations like firewalls, because nothing says security like hoping for the best!
Hot Take:
Inaba Denki Sangyo’s production line monitoring cameras have more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese, and while they may be good at spotting production hiccups, they sure didn’t see these vulnerabilities coming! With the potential for industrial espionage and footage manipulation, these cameras could turn your factory into a scene from a spy thriller. The only thing more surprising than the vulnerabilities is the company’s suggestion that you solve this with firewalls and hope!
Key Points:
- Inaba Denki Sangyo’s cameras have critical vulnerabilities, including weak passwords and client-side authentication issues.
- Exploiting these vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized surveillance and manipulation of footage.
- The security flaws could facilitate industrial espionage and privacy violations.
- Nozomi Networks reported the vulnerabilities, but no patches have been released by Inaba.
- CISA and JPCERT/CC have issued advisories; mitigations include restricted access and firewall protections.