Eufy security cameras, widely sold across Australia, are facing mounting scrutiny over serious security vulnerabilities, while their Chinese parent company, Anker, is under investigation over both data security risks and previously recalled battery products linked to fire hazards.

The devices, distributed locally by Melbourne-based Directed Electronics, with Anker products also supplied through Dicker Data, have been the subject of growing concern among government officials.

Overnight, U.S. authorities escalated those concerns, warning that Eufy products pose “unacceptable risks to U.S. national security.”

The alarm follows a January 2025 settlement secured by the New York Attorney General’s office, which ordered companies distributing Eufy-branded security cameras to pay $640,000 after investigators found that user video feeds were “not always securely encrypted” and could be accessed by anyone with the correct link — without authentication.

The security breach has intensified pressure on Anker, which manufactures Eufy smart home products including security cameras, robotic vacuum cleaners with camera functionality, and fast-charging battery systems. Some of the company’s battery products have already been recalled in Australia over fire risks.

According to a recent retail industry report, Eufy branded security devices have captured a substantial share of the Australian home security camera market — reportedly over 50%.

Eufy products have been marketed aggressively across multiple Australian channels since entering the market around 2019, including expanding their direct sell offline retail presence.

The brand also features in broader smart home and energy industry expos in Australia, positioning Eufy alongside other Anker ecosystem products that are now being questioned.

Senior U.S. lawmakers Elise Stefanik and Senator Rick Scott have now called for an immediate federal US investigation into Anker and its Chinese-manufactured products.

In a letter sent this week to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the lawmakers raised concerns about the company’s ownership structure, potential links to the Chinese government, and whether Western household data could be transmitted to servers based in China.

The pair also alleged that Anker has been directly targeting U.S. military personnel with promotional campaigns offering 20% discounts to current and former service members and their spouses — a move they say raises red flags given the potential national security implications.

“Taking action is essential not only to protect against unfair Chinese competition but also to protect citizens from potentially having their personal data exploited by China,” the lawmakers wrote.

Stefanik and Scott further accused Anker of benefiting from significant Chinese government subsidies that allow the company to engage in aggressive pricing strategies, undercut competitors, and secure prominent retail shelf space in Western markets, including Australia.

They claim the state-backed financial support has fueled extraordinary growth for the company, with Anker’s revenue nearly tripling between 2020 and 2024 — representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 27%.

U.S. officials have acknowledged growing alarm in recent years over the proliferation of Chinese-made smart home technology in Western households.

“Using these modules may create a backdoor for malign Chinese government actors to access and potentially cripple our devices,” former House Select Committee on China Chair Mike Gallagher previously warned.

“It’s just common sense — critical infrastructure must not be dependent upon CCP technology.”

As investigations intensify in the United States, questions are now being raised about whether Australian regulators will take further action over the continued sale of Eufy cameras and other Anker products in the local market.