Canon releases new security firmware updates for more cameras

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Canon has added security firmware updates for the following 11 cameras.

Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 80D
Canon EOS M50
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
PowerShot SX70 HS
PowerShot SX740 HS

What is the security update for?
An international team of security researchers has drawn our attention to a vulnerability related to communications via the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which is used by Canon digital cameras, as well as a vulnerability related to firmware updates.
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Apparently the security problem can also arise if you connect the camera via a cable to a PC.
Apparently, Canon only issues the firmware update for cameras with WiFi/Ethernet capabilities (either built-in or available as an add-on hardware).

A cable (USB) connection to an infected PC is probably considered a risk not mitigated by these updates.
 
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went there and i

t tells me of 1.1.3 but the dowload goes into a loop and takes me back to firmware page. can not download. anyone else get the update for the 7D MK II?
I tried again this saturday moring and no luck. I called Canon support and they hasve same issue. Tech is opening a problem ticket for Monday resolve.
 
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