Initially focused on image transfer, this protocol has evolved to include dozens of different commands that support anything from taking a live picture to upgrading the camera’s firmware.Ĭheck Point Research aimed to access the cameras and exploit vulnerabilities in the protocol to infect the camera. Since modern cameras no longer use film to capture and reproduce images, the International Imaging Industry Association devised a standardised protocol known as Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) to transfer digital images from camera to PC. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, revealed that through the USB and connections to WiFi networks, today’s modern cameras are vulnerable to ransomware and malware attacks. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point ® Software Technologies Ltd.