Canon issues firmware for EOS-1D and 5D cameras at risk of malware attack

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Following last month's report of 30 cameras at risk of malware attack, Canon releases updates for 7 vulnerable bodies

Canon issues firmware for EOS-1D and 5D cameras at risk of malware attack
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In the wake of last month's report that 30 Canon cameras are at risk of malware attack, the manufacturer has issued firmware updates for two of its key product lines, encompassing the popular Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II.

These updates should protect users of current 1D and 5D systems from the security threat, which also potentially impacts every camera that uses the popular Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). 

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James Artaius
James Artaius
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James has 22 years experience as a journalist, serving as editor of Digital Camera World for 6 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes.

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