Connectivity could make digital cameras vulnerable to ransomware

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By Ian BarkerAug 12, 2019, 5:24 am117 pts
Modern digital cameras with wireless and USB capabilities could be vulnerable to ransomware and malware attacks, enabling attackers to hold precious photos and videos to ransom. Check Point Research reveals that the standardized protocol known as Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) used to transfer digital images…

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