Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:59pm on 17 Nov 2025,Monday India
Police in Gujarat uncovered a massive cybercrime racket where hackers stole footage from 50,000 CCTVs across India, including sensitive maternity hospital videos sold on Telegram for ₹800-2,000. Videos showed pregnant women during medical exams, uploaded to YouTube with Telegram links for longer footage. Eight arrests were made across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, and Uttarakhand since February. Hackers exploited weak default passwords like "Admin123" using brute force techniques. Charges include privacy violations, obscene material publication, voyeurism, and cyber terrorism. Despite victims' distress, no patients filed complaints due to shame and fear of identity exposure. Experts urge stronger password protocols, cybersecurity training, and manufacturer warnings, highlighting India's widespread surveillance vulnerability. (PC: Mindler)
