Protecting IP Cameras from Mirai Botnets & Shodan Exploits
Harden IoT surveillance hardware, disable telnet backdoors, and implement strict firewall access control lists.
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#1Camera Hardening Checklist
1. Change default passwords immediately to 16+ character alphanumeric phrases. 2. Disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) on both router and camera. 3. Disable Telnet and SSH ports unless actively debugging. 4. Put cameras on an isolated VLAN with no outbound internet access. 5. Keep camera firmware updated to patch known CVEs.
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