N.J. Officials Duped Into Using COVID Funds on Banned Dahua Surveillance Cameras
Packetalk CEO allegedly sold $35M in surveillance cameras to N.J. officials after removing Dahua logo and changing the cameras’ colors.
Packetalk CEO allegedly sold $35M in surveillance cameras to N.J. officials after removing Dahua logo and changing the cameras’ colors.
According to lawmaker letter, the retailer is selling banned security products from a Chinese vendor that has been linked to cybersecurity risks.
Explaining on why it reclassified its Night Color low-light technology, Dahua Technology USA says it wanted to make it easier for dealers and their clients to understand its products and how they work.
The ban applies to equipment sold by Hikvision, Dahua and other banned entities for “the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes.”
Dahua joins technology providers like Hikvision and Huawei on the blacklist, which bars buying or selling publicly traded securities in target companies.
The vulnerability reportedly could be abused by attackers to access Dahua cameras with full privileges, including watching live video footage.
The Dahua Technology Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera incorporates a pair of 4 MP sensors that enable full-color images in poorly lit environments.
Named the TiOC, the new offering’s feature sets include warm-light LEDs, an active alarm with red and blue flashing lights, and two-way talk.
The new law prevents the FCC from granting or reviewing applications for licenses from companies the agency determines are a security threat to the U.S.
The bill bans Chinese tech firms deemed security risks from receiving new equipment licenses, delivering another blow to Dahua, Hikvision and others.