Spyware and Pegasus: How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens
Writing for the New Yorker, Ronan Farrow reports on Pegasus, "a spyware technology designed by NSO Group, an Israeli firm, which can extract the contents of a phone, giving access to its texts and photographs, or activate its camera and microphone to.....»»
iPhone Lockdown Mode coming in iOS 16 to protect against targeted cyber attacks, here’s how it works
Apple filed a lawsuit against ‘Pegasus’ spyware creator NSO Group last fall and announced it would be donating $10 million+ to organizations pursuing cyber-surveillance research and advocacy. Now taking the next step in combatting sophisticated.....»»
Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted......»»
Apple plans new feature to protect journalists and human rights workers from spyware
Apple on Wednesday said it will release a new feature this fall for iPhone, Mac and iPad operating software that is designed to protect high-risk users such as journalists and human rights workers from sophisticated spyware that has been linked to hu.....»»
Hacker steals one billion people’s records in unprecedented data breach
A hacker has stated that he has successfully infiltrated a police database, from which he apparently obtained details of one billion Chinese citizens......»»
Research team captures an elusive shadow: State-by-state gun ownership
Policymakers are faced with an exceptional challenge: how to reduce harm caused by firearms while maintaining citizens' right to bear arms and protect themselves. This is especially true as the Supreme Court has hobbled New York State regulations res.....»»
Google Warns of Sophisticated Malware Distributed With The Help of ISPs
According to Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), this spyware was developed by an Italian company called RCS Labs. The firm claims to be on the right side of the law, but that doesn't change the fact its software.....»»
Apple revokes certificates for spyware app ‘Hermit’ distributed outside the App Store
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), a group that specializes in tracking and analyzing government-backed hacking and attacks, recently published research on “Hermit” – a spyware that can compromise Android and iOS devices. Luckily, Apple h.....»»
Chinese surveillance and a post-Roe world may need Apple to go even further on privacy
The scale and reach of Chinese surveillance of its own citizens is well documented, but a new piece shows that the country’s government is now trying to use this vast trove of data to predict crimes and protests before they happen. The Supreme Cou.....»»
How China"s Expanding Surveillance Allows the State to Tighten Its Grip
"China's ambition to collect a staggering amount of personal data from everyday citizens is more expansive than previously known," reports the New York Times, after their Visual Investigations team with reporters in Asia "spent more than a year analy.....»»
Italian spyware used to hack iOS and Android phones
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed this week that an Italian company’s hacking tools were being used to hack iOS and Android devices. According to the report, Italy’s RCS Lab “uses a combination of tactics” to.....»»
Apple and Android phones hacked by Italian spyware, Google says
An Italian company's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Alphabet's Google said in a report on Thursday......»»
Far-right parties find favor where immigrants, citizens vie for same public housing in Europe
In Europe, far-right parties have emerged as the most vocal defenders of restricting welfare benefits to citizens only......»»
Attackers hit iOS and Android devices with spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan
Google has revealed that Android and iOS users in Europe were tricked into installing a malicious application that would then steal personal information off the device.Malware illustrationA report published by Google on Thursday has detailed findings.....»»
Google is Notifying Android Users Targeted By Hermit Government-Grade Spyware
Security researchers at Lookout recently tied a previously unattributed Android mobile spyware, dubbed Hermit, to Italian software house RCS Lab. Now, Google threat researchers have confirmed much of Lookout's findings, and are notifying Android user.....»»
NSO Pegasus spyware used by at least five EU countries; interim report published
NSO Pegasus spyware has been used by at least five EU countries, admits the company. The admission was made as part of a European Union investigation into the impact of Pegasus, with an interim report now published. It’s likely that the true numbe.....»»
Spanish citizens are more supportive of climate action after COVID-19, but more pessimistic in their expectations
Most of the Spanish population is pessimistic about the future climate actions by the government and citizens after the impact of COVID-19. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by researchers at the Institute of Environmental Science and Tec.....»»
Spyware firm NSO Group could be acquired by US defense contractor
Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group, which has been beset by controversy, could be acquired by a US defense contractor named L3Harris.NSO Group headquarters in Israel.The Israeli-based cyber surveillance is currently moving toward a deal to be acquired b.....»»
FBI zaps darknet marketplace selling Social Security data
The FBI has helped to dismantle a darknet marketplace that listed personal information, including Social Security numbers, for millions of U.S. citizens......»»
Supreme Court Seeks Biden Views on WhatsApp "Pegasus" Spyware Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Joe Biden's administration to weigh in on whether the justices should hear a case on whether Meta Platforms' WhatsApp can pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the messagi.....»»
Better understanding of people"s comfort in urban public spaces
Comfortable urban public spaces play an important role in shaping healthy behaviors and raising well-being among citizens. Given the context of climate change, unplanned urbanization, and the worldwide air-borne pandemic, there is prominent concern a.....»»