"Obstetrics and Gynecology Footage on Adult Websites"... Hackers Breach CCTV, Sell Videos via Telegram Messenger

[Financial News] A hacking incident occurred at an obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Gujarat, northwestern India. It was reported that approximately 50,000 CCTV videos, including footage of female patients undergoing examinations, were uploaded to adult websites.
On the 5th, local Indian media such as The Times of India reported that after CCTV footage was leaked in February, authorities launched an investigation and confirmed links to a nationwide criminal organization.
The leak came to light when videos showing women changing clothes for medical examinations at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Rajkot, Gujarat, were posted on adult websites and subsequently sold through platforms like Telegram Messenger.
The hackers released some of the stolen footage as teasers on a YouTube channel, then directed interested buyers to Telegram Messenger. They sold the videos for 700 to 4,000 Indian rupees (approximately $10 to $65).
At the time, the hospital announced that its CCTV server had been hacked, stating, "We do not know how the hospital footage was distributed. It appears our CCTV server was compromised. We are unsure why this happened and will report it to the Police."
Although some hackers were arrested during the investigation, reports indicate that the leaked videos continued to be sold on Telegram Messenger until June.
Authorities found that criminals had hacked poorly managed CCTV dashboards across the country. In cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, as well as in hospitals, schools, offices, shopping malls, and private residences, more than 80 CCTV systems were breached by hacker groups.
An investigator explained, "Most of the hacked CCTV dashboards were still using the default password 'admin123.' Hackers used brute-force attacks combining words, numbers, and symbols to access the systems, but the continued use of default passwords made their job much easier."
A security expert told Hindustan Times, "This incident highlights the importance of setting strong passwords and using two-factor authentication. Institutions handling sensitive data, especially hospitals, must strengthen their security measures."
y27k@fnnews.com Seo Yoon-kyung Reporter