"The factory reset wiped the file directory, but it didn't zero-out the drive," Elias explained. "The hardware reset forced the NVR to forget its password and its configuration, allowing us to access the hardware. Now, the footage is ours."
Lost admin password / System lockout / Corrupted configuration requiring wipe. Model: Dahua NVR (Standard Series). Prerequisites: Physical access to the unit, a paperclip or small pin. dahua nvr factory reset
The username was pre-filled: . The password field was blank. "The factory reset wiped the file directory, but