When cameras become weapons: how Iran’s street feeds were used to target its leadership
AP reporting shows Iran’s extensive network of street and public cameras—installed to police protests and ethics rules—was hacked and exploited by Israel to locate and strike Iran’s supreme leader, highlighting how modern warfare weaponizes surveillance. The story also notes that AI now speeds analysis of vast feeds, while cybersecurity experts warn that billions of cameras worldwide remain vulnerable and could be exploited in future conflicts.
