International. Trend Micro Incorporated said it has blocked 5 million attempted cyberattacks against IP cameras in just five months. Through its strategic partnership with Vivotek, Inc., Trend Micro's IoT security solutions are integrated into globally deployed IP cameras to provide superior protection.
Analyzing data from 7,000 anonymously added IP cameras, Trend Micro found that the IP-based surveillance industry is combating massive cyberattacks, but most have taken few countermeasures. As a step in mitigating this risk, Trend Micro's IoT reputation service is integrated into Vivotek IP cameras, resulting in the world's first surveillance devices equipped with hosted IPS and protection against brute-force attacks. The devices are also backed by the world's largest cyber threat intelligence network, which provides more efficient protection against all known threats.
"More verticals are looking for connected, AI-powered video surveillance applications that bring about a clear paradigm shift from a relatively closed network to a more interconnected network largely operated by cloud-based technologies," said Oscar Chang, executive vice president and chief development officer. for Trend Micro. "Because of this shifting landscape, manufacturers and users must pay attention to the security of these IoT devices, and Trend Micro is committed to protecting today's increasingly connected environment."
From Trend Micro's analysis, 75 percent of all blocked cyberattack incidents were brute-force login attempts. Compromised passwords can immediately lead to a content breach and open the door for further exploitation of the system. Based on this aggregated security data, there is a clear pattern that malicious attackers are attacking IP surveillance devices with common malware, such as Mirai variants, as well as known system vulnerabilities.
"While the industry has known about cyber risks, manufacturers have not been able to adequately address the risk without knowing the root cause and methods of attack," said Dr. Steve Ma, Vice President of Engineering, Brand Business Group for Vivotek. "Our company has invested a great deal of resources in developing a comprehensive solution for cybersecurity management, enabling users to respond quickly to threats when they are encountered and minimize related cyber risks. We will continue to work with Trend Micro to provide trusted solutions to customers around the world."
To help mitigate the potential impact of IoT-based threats, Trend Micro suggests a shared responsibility model for all parties involved in video surveillance. Complete end-to-end protection and risk awareness is key to a secure video system, involving manufacturers, service providers, system integrators and end users.
