# European Agencies Warn of IP Camera Cyber Risks

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) has issued a warning about over 87,000 vulnerable IP cameras across Europe, with Italy having the highest number of exploitable devices. These compromised cameras pose significant cybersecurity risks by providing backdoor access for espionage, ransomware, and network intrusions into corporate environments. Since September 11, 2026, under the EU Cyber Resilience Act, manufacturers are required to report actively exploited vulnerabilities within 24 hours, increasing the urgency for organizations to address these risks promptly.

- Procurement professionals should prioritize acquiring IP camera systems with strong security features and ensure existing devices are inventoried, updated, and network-segmented to reduce exposure.
- Compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act mandates rapid vulnerability reporting, impacting vendor selection and contract requirements for cybersecurity standards.
- Organizations managing European facilities, especially in Italy and Belgium, must assess their physical security technology procurement strategies to mitigate potential cyber threats.
- Cybersecurity service providers may find increased demand for vulnerability assessments, incident response, and secure device management solutions tailored to IP camera infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB)
- Dutch National Cyber Security Centre
- AIVD
- MIVD
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

### Vendors
- Dahua (manufacturer of compromised IP cameras)
- Hunt.io (threat-intelligence firm)
- S-RM (incident-response firm)

### Key Quotes
> Since September 11, 2026, manufacturers must report actively exploited vulnerabilities in their products within 24 hours.
> — Cyber Resilience Act regulation summary

> A compromised IP camera can be used as a foothold to enter a corporate network.
> — Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) advisory

> Updating a camera doesn't erase an intrusion that already happened.
> — Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB)

### Sources
- [Hacked IP Cameras Open a Back Door Into Company Networks, 87,000 Exploitable in Europe](https://pasqualepillitteri.it/en/news/16454/hacked-ip-cameras-corporate-networks) - Pasquale Pillitteri