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Check Point Research reports that some DSLR cameras can be hacked and infected with ransomware:

“Our research shows how an attacker in close proximity (WiFi), or an attacker who already hijacked our PC (USB), can also propagate to and infect our beloved cameras with malware. Imagine how would you respond if attackers inject ransomware into both your computer and the camera, causing them to hold all of your pictures hostage unless you pay ransom.”

Here is the video demo:

And Canon’s official statement:

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