Supply Chain Compromise: Russian Backdoor Detected in NERO R-ONE Traffic Cameras
A sophisticated supply chain attack has targeted Slovakia's critical transport infrastructure through the procurement of NERO R-ONE high-speed traffic cameras. The compromise involved a Cyprus-based shell company utilizing fraudulent certifications to secure no-bid contracts, bypassing standard security vetting. Investigation by the National Security Authority (NBU) identified a hardware-level backdoor within the devices, facilitating remote code execution (RCE) via SMS-based command-and-control (C2) using hardcoded Russian mobile numbers. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized remote manipulation of traffic data and potentially high-level espionage against government facilities, representing a significant escalation in Russian hybrid warfare tactics within the European Union.