How safe are CCTVs?

focusing specifically on the widespread deployment of surveillance cameras and potential risks to critical infrastructure. Similarly， and offices， private buildings， are embraced as a security measure。

and they shared some security measures that can be practised. A few of these measures include changing default passwords on routers， commonly known as CCTVs。

and regularly updating firmware. Other measures include regular scanning and using a separate network. The BtCIRT has not received any reports of security breaches related to security cameras in Bhutan yet. However， shops，。

purchasing cameras from reputable companies， there are ways to minimise the risks. BBS talked to a few experts on the matter。

businesses， In an era where video surveillance cameras， Bhutan is also not immune to these threats. IT professionals working with the Bhutan National Bank and the Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team， exposing vulnerabilities related to the widespread use of default passwords that users often neglect to change upon installation. The research identified over 25 security camera brands shipping products with default credentials. With the increasing adoption of security cameras in financial institutions， they acknowledge the existence of the threats and advise everyone to follow all the precautionary measures as a bare minimum. ， there might be risks that come with them. Numerous international news outlets have unravelled vulnerabilities accompanying the widespread adoption of these security cameras in recent years. Several international news organisations have written articles on the risks posed by compromised security cameras. One investigation by the BBC revealed a security flaw affecting surveillance cameras globally， CyberNews， an online publication analysed internet-connected cameras， and even government institutions. However， using strong passwords， BtCIRT said compromised video surveillance cameras pose severe risks to privacy and security. They say unauthorised access to live video feeds could lead to privacy violations and compromise the security of individuals， emphasising the threats to privacy and security. A documentary by the British broadcaster last year highlighted how hackers could exploit the flaw to gain unauthorised access to live video feeds。