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flamin lib

(14,559 posts) Mon Aug 12, 2019, 01:34 PM Aug 2019

Major soft ware alert for digital cameras, particularly

Canon.

Up to 20 Canon camera models are subject to ransomware. Makes sense as Canon has almost 1/2 the market but the vulnerability is based on code that is shared by a lot of manufacturers.

Log into support on your camera's website and look for an update or patch.

Got this from digital Camera world.

Be safe!

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Major soft ware alert for digital cameras, particularly (Original Post) flamin lib Aug 2019 OP

Thank you for the heads up flamin lib. Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #1

Do you have a link to the source where you found this? Control-Z Aug 2019 #2

One of many sites here. flamin lib Aug 2019 #3

Thank you. alfredo Aug 2019 #4

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)

1. Thank you for the heads up flamin lib.

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 03:10 PM

Aug 2019

Good to know.

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)

2. Do you have a link to the source where you found this?

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 03:12 PM

Aug 2019

I want to pass it on to my daughter.

Thanks!

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)

3. One of many sites here.

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 03:57 PM

Aug 2019

https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/11/20800979/check-point-canon-eos-80d-dslr-malware-ransomware-cybersecurity

Or just search on Canon ransomware.

I haven't found anything on other brands yet but the vulnerability is Bluetooth/wifi interface so any camera with that capability may be in danger. Keep checking your Brand's home page/support.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

4. Thank you.

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 06:23 PM

Aug 2019

It seems to affect Windows users.

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