Hospital Horror Exposed: Thousands Of Women’s Private Videos Leaked, Sold Online After CCTV Hack In Gujarat

No woman ever imagines that her hospital visit could become a nightmare. But in Rajkot’s Payal Maternity Hospital, an ordinary CCTV camera became a silent spy. Hackers broke into the system using the simple default password ‘admin123’. They recorded hundreds of women during private medical checkups and later uploaded those clips on international porn websites. The breach exposed how weak cybersecurity in hospitals can destroy trust forever.

When Privacy Became Public Property

This hacking scandal began quietly in early 2024 but grew into one of India’s biggest cybercrime cases. Hackers didn’t just steal one or two videos—they downloaded nearly 50,000 clips from different hospitals. The stolen footage included private medical procedures from maternity and gynecology wards. The videos were then posted on secret porn networks, where users could buy access to them just like any other illegal content online.

The Dark Business Of Selling Shame

Investigators discovered that the hackers weren’t just thrill-seekers; they were running a full-time business. Using Telegram channels and fake YouTube pages named ‘Megha Mbbs’ and ‘cp monda’, they promoted teaser clips. From there, customers were redirected to private groups where each video sold for ₹700 to ₹4000. The hackers earned thousands every week, turning innocent patients’ pain into their profit.

The Cities Caught In The Cyber Trap

Rajkot was only the beginning. The same gang hacked over 80 CCTV networks across major cities like Pune, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Nashik, and Delhi. From hospitals to offices and even schools, no place was safe. Many victims didn’t even know their private moments were being watched until the videos surfaced online. Police say this could be just the tip of the iceberg, as many hacked cameras are still active.

The Arrests That Exposed The Masterminds

The cyber police arrested two men-Parit Dhamelia and Rohit Sisodia—who masterminded the hack. Parit, a BCom graduate, developed software tools to crack passwords, while Rohit used his diploma in medical lab technology to pose as a professional and gain system access. Both used ‘brute force attack’ software to test thousands of passwords automatically until one worked. Their arrest revealed how easily unprotected cameras could be broken into.

Experts Warn Of Bigger Threats

Cyber experts say this scandal should be a wake-up call for every hospital, school, and business. Most CCTV systems in India still run on factory passwords like ‘admin123’ or ‘password’. Hackers can access them remotely without being detected. Once they’re inside, they can record, copy, or even live-stream private footage. Experts advise people to change their passwords regularly and never use Wi-Fi cameras without proper encryption.

A Lesson In Digital Responsibility

The Rajkot case is not just a story of hacking—it’s a warning for the whole country. Technology meant for safety turned into a tool for humiliation. Every institution must now treat cybersecurity as seriously as physical security. Changing one password could save thousands of lives from emotional trauma. Because in today’s world, privacy is not just a right it’s something that must be actively protected every single day.