Canon Firmware 1.3.3
Jun 19, 2023 10:50:04 #
I was reluctant to install any new firmware on my Canon 5D Mark IV. In part, I didn’t have a spare SD Card. Rather than use an old (previously used) card, I bought a brand new one. I’m glad I did. (I labeled it as firmware.)
I noticed that the on board battery shuts down to prevent a major drain. If I forget to shut off the camera, the camera won’t draw from the battery and the LCD screen will go blank. Then when I press the shutter, it lights up. This is a major “bug” fix.
I was told by a fellow photographer, that the firmware upgrade was necessary to prevent hackers from installing ransomware. But that has not happened since I bought the Mark IV in March 2018.
When I had my Mark II, I purchased a Wireless File Transmitter, but never experienced ransomware before.
I am just wondering, is Ransomware still an issue? Has anyone had an experience with this?
I noticed that the on board battery shuts down to prevent a major drain. If I forget to shut off the camera, the camera won’t draw from the battery and the LCD screen will go blank. Then when I press the shutter, it lights up. This is a major “bug” fix.
I was told by a fellow photographer, that the firmware upgrade was necessary to prevent hackers from installing ransomware. But that has not happened since I bought the Mark IV in March 2018.
When I had my Mark II, I purchased a Wireless File Transmitter, but never experienced ransomware before.
I am just wondering, is Ransomware still an issue? Has anyone had an experience with this?
Jun 19, 2023 11:25:03 #
I do not use any wireless connection with any of my cameras. I remove the CF card and download the files that way. I didn't have any issues downloading and installing the firmware. Camera worked jus fine.
Jun 19, 2023 12:20:16 #
lbrande wrote:
…. Camera worked just fine….
My camera is in pristine condition. It doesn’t fail me. The ransomware…..is it still a concern?
Jun 19, 2023 13:44:30 #
Jun 19, 2023 14:11:53 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Was it ever really a concern?
Dear Paul: I rarely use this feature. So the answer is no! I am concerned for other Hoggers because many can be easily duped. On a daily basis both my wife and I receive all sorts of crazy emails. For example, Someone was offering my wife a used PS4. They needed us to send money for shipping. Are you kidding me? Deep down, more scammers are coming out of the woodwork.
Jun 19, 2023 14:49:27 #
When it comes to scammers, I hear you. I recently got an IM on my phone asking about a potential fraudulent charge. They then called after I said I had made no purchases. Everything pointed to my bank. When they asked for my password. I hung up and closed my accounts and created new ones. I did make a report to the FBI and my bank, but this was a real pain. We must be forever vigilant.
Jun 19, 2023 19:41:17 #
lbrande wrote:
When it comes to scammers, I hear you. I recently got an IM on my phone asking about a potential fraudulent charge. They then called after I said I had made no purchases. Everything pointed to my bank. When they asked for my password. I hung up and closed my accounts and created new ones. I did make a report to the FBI and my bank, but this was a real pain. We must be forever vigilant.
My phone receives all sorts of requests from people I don’t know. In an effort to curtail these scammers, I FOOLISHLY claimed that the scammer reached the telephone number of a law enforcement officer. This was in hopes of frightening the miscreant. I was reminded by a dear friend/Hedge-Hogger that it was not a smart solution To him, thank you. To everyone else, be mindful that as the economy waxes and wanes, scammers will come out of the woodwork. Make that scammers emerge from the dank dark and decrepit places they hide.
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