Sony’s Camera Firmware Updater (computer software) may expose security risks

Petapixel.com
2/1/2018

To update the software for your hardware, like cameras or even DVD Players, etc – something called Firmware – companies either have you update the camera directly or provide software you download onto your computer and then connect that device to your computer for updating your device.   According to an aritlce on Petapixel.com this week – a security expert cautions folks with Sony cameras about the potential security risks that are inherent with the way Sony’s camera firmware updater might affect your computer.