Hackers compromise 14,500 Dahua web cameras in 35-day campaign

August 19, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM

In a large-scale campaign that researchers dubbed CameraSwarm, hackers compromised more than 14,500 Dahua IP cameras mostly in Ukraine and Russia.

Key Takeaways

In a large-scale campaign dubbed CameraSwarm, hackers compromised more than 14,500 Dahua IP cameras in a 35-day operation.
The compromised devices were primarily located in Ukraine and Russia, with attackers gaining full control of camera feeds and functionality.
The incident highlights the significant risks posed by internet-exposed IoT devices still operating with default or weak credentials.