| Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G
Release Date: 2026-04-20 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No publicly confirmed hardware tampering incident specifically involving the Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G was established in the reviewed sources as of October 24, 2026. The camera has an IP66-rated enclosure for outdoor installation. However, IP66 environmental protection does not establish resistance to deliberate physical tampering. This classification remains provisional.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No publicly confirmed vulnerability specifically attributed to the APOLLO BP3EW-4G was established from the reviewed sources. The camera uses embedded firmware and supports cellular and Ethernet networking. Vulnerabilities affecting shared Dahua components or the installed firmware must be investigated separately. The absence of a model-specific advisory does not prove that the device is vulnerability-free.
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| Prior attacks
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No publicly confirmed cyberattack specifically targeting the Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G was established in the reviewed sources as of October 24, 2026. The device was officially launched in April 2026. Remote camera access, wireless communications, administrator credentials and firmware remain relevant potential attack surfaces.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua provides a model-specific firmware download for the APOLLO BP3EW-4G, confirming that firmware maintenance is supported. The official product support page includes firmware packages and device documentation. However, automatic installation and the exact over-the-air update mechanism have not been confirmed for this model. The selected rating is provisional.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua's product security architecture describes authenticated device access and role-based authorization mechanisms for supported camera products. The APOLLO BP3EW-4G is managed through the DMSS application and supports cellular network connectivity. However, the exact authentication mechanisms available for this model's individual interfaces have not been independently verified. Partial authentication is a provisional classification.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua's product security documentation describes secure communications and encrypted management mechanisms for supported devices. The APOLLO BP3EW-4G provides 4G LTE and Ethernet connectivity. However, the reviewed model-specific specifications do not identify the encryption algorithms used by every application-layer communication path. Modern encryption is a conditional assessment that requires confirmation of the device's configuration and supported protocols.
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| Storage
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No encryption
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🔗 Proof
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The APOLLO BP3EW-4G supports local recordings on microSD cards up to 512 GB. However, the reviewed model-specific specifications do not establish whether recordings stored on the microSD card are encrypted, whether encryption is enabled by default or which cryptographic algorithms are implemented for local storage. A definitive storage encryption rating requires additional technical verification.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua's product security architecture supports account management and role-based access control for compatible devices. The APOLLO BP3EW-4G can be managed through the DMSS application. However, support for comprehensive local user roles and independent administrator account management has not been established for this specific camera model.
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| Authentication
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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The APOLLO BP3EW-4G supports remote device management through DMSS. Dahua provides authentication and account security mechanisms across its supported camera platforms. However, the available model-specific specifications do not confirm multi-factor authentication for direct camera access or a particular mandatory local authentication mechanism. Basic is a provisional classification.
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua's Network Camera Web 5.0 documentation describes configurable account lockout protection. Administrators can define the maximum number of unsuccessful login attempts and the account lock duration for supported devices. However, this functionality has not been confirmed on the APOLLO BP3EW-4G. Basic protection is therefore a provisional selection rather than a verified model-specific feature.
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua's security architecture documents operational, system and security event logging on supported camera platforms, including account activities, configuration changes and abnormal events. The APOLLO BP3EW-4G also supports motion detection and intelligent monitoring events. However, complete local authentication audit logging has not been verified on this specific model. Partial logging is a provisional classification.
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| Passwords
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Default/Common/Easy to guess
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🔗 Proof
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Dahua recommends strong administrator passwords, regular password changes and appropriate account protection measures. However, the reviewed documentation does not establish whether APOLLO BP3EW-4G enforces an initial password change, mandatory password complexity or a specific default credential policy. Consequently, none of the three available password classifications can be confirmed from the current evidence.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Proprietary embedded camera firmware (Companion App: DMSS (Android / iOS))
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Embedded image processing SoC; exact model not publicly disclosed • GPU: Not publicly disclosed
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: Not publicly disclosed • Storage: microSD card support up to 512 GB; internal storage capacity not disclosed
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 10000 mAh / 36 Wh rechargeable battery • Power: USB 5 V DC, 2 A; optional solar input from 8 W solar module • Charging: USB charging and solar charging via 8 W monocrystalline solar panel
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| Display & Camera
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Display: None • Camera: 1/2.9-inch CMOS sensor, 2304 × 1296 resolution, 3.6 mm fixed lens, F1.0 aperture, 95° diagonal field of view, pan 350°, tilt 90°, up to 20 m warm-light illumination
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio • Connectivity: 4G LTE (FDD-LTE / TDD-LTE, region-dependent), RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 179.3 × 144.6 × 268.8 mm • Mass: 760 g
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The Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G is a solar-powered 4G LTE smart security camera developed by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. It was officially introduced on April 20, 2026, as part of Dahua's wireless security camera portfolio.
The device is designed for remote outdoor surveillance in locations where conventional wired networking and continuous power supplies may be unavailable, including farms, orchards, reservoirs, remote properties and construction sites.
The camera features a 1/2.9-inch CMOS image sensor with a maximum resolution of 2304 × 1296 pixels, a 3.6 mm fixed-focal lens and an F1.0 aperture. It supports H.265 video compression, human and vehicle detection, motion detection and warm-light illumination up to 20 meters.
Its motorized camera mechanism supports horizontal rotation up to 350 degrees and vertical movement up to 90 degrees. A built-in microphone and speaker provide two-way audio communication.
The product supports 4G LTE cellular networking and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface. Device management is provided through the DMSS application on Android and iOS.
The camera includes a rechargeable 10000 mAh battery with a rated energy capacity of 36 Wh. An 8 W monocrystalline solar panel provides additional charging capability, while USB charging supports 5V DC at 2A.
Local video recording is supported through a microSD card with a maximum capacity of 512 GB.
The camera measures 179.3 × 144.6 × 268.8 mm and weighs approximately 760 grams. It features IP66 ingress protection and operates at temperatures from -20°C to 50°C.
Security-related assessment areas include device authentication, firmware maintenance, remote connectivity, administrator access, local recording protection, account security and event logging.
Dahua publishes a product security white paper describing role-based access control, authentication, secure communications, account protection and security logging mechanisms across supported products. However, not all platform-level features have been independently confirmed for the APOLLO BP3EW-4G.
The manufacturer provides model-specific firmware downloads and product documentation, supporting ongoing device maintenance.
This preliminary IDRS assessment was prepared using official Dahua product specifications and security documentation reviewed as of October 24, 2026.
No confirmed model-specific hardware tampering incidents, security vulnerabilities or targeted attacks were established from the reviewed sources. The absence of published findings does not demonstrate that the camera is free from security risks.
Further device-specific verification is required for storage encryption, account lockout, password complexity enforcement, secure communication configuration and comprehensive security audit logging.
