'Zombie Tech continues to haunt UK networks': Decade-old vulnerabilities fuel 67 million attacks, exposing outdated, insecure systems across organisations nationwide
Decade-old vulnerabilities are fueling millions of cyberattacks across UK networks, with outdated systems remaining unpatched despite known risks. A single Hikvision camera flaw accounted for 67 million attack attempts, highlighting widespread neglect in cybersecurity maintenance. Cybercriminals are exploiting these long-disclosed weaknesses instead of using advanced techniques, as organizations continue to ignore critical updates.
- ▪A decade-old vulnerability in Hikvision IP cameras led to 67 million attack attempts in the UK, according to SonicWall's 2025 data.
- ▪Cybercriminals are targeting outdated, unpatched systems because they offer easy access without requiring sophisticated zero-day exploits.
- ▪SonicWall reports that many UK organizations still operate with security flaws first identified over ten years ago.
- ▪The continued exploitation of old vulnerabilities underscores a broader trend of neglect in maintaining basic cybersecurity hygiene.
- ▪AI-driven scanning tools are accelerating the discovery and targeting of weak networks at unprecedented scale.
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Pro Security 'Zombie Tech continues to haunt UK networks': Decade-old vulnerabilities fuel 67 million attacks, exposing outdated, insecure systems across organisations nationwide News By Efosa Udinmwen published 1 May 2026 An old Hikvision camera vulnerability remains surprisingly exploitable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: ozrimoz / Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Decade-old vulnerabilities still drive millions of attacks across UK networksHackers prefer easy targets left open by outdated, unpatched systemsAI-driven scans…
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