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The Surveillance Invasion: IoT and Smart Devices Stealing Corporate Secrets

Security Boulevard

Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture at CISO Global “Hey Alexa, are you stealing my company’s data?” In an age where manufacturers have decided that just about every device needs to be “smart,” it’s becoming difficult to avoid the data collection and privacy invasion that are often baked into these devices.

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Australian Defense Department will replace surveillance cameras from Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua

Security Affairs

Australia’s Defense Department announced that they will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms linked to the government of Beijing. Australia’s Defense Department is going to replace surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, who are linked to the government of Beijing.

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LLM Summary of My Book Beyond Fear

Schneier on Security

Where possible, favor openness and transparency over aggressive data collection or restrictions which erode civil liberties. Surveillance creep risks violating autonomy. Privacy Rights – Pervasive monitoring and data collection erode privacy rights and dignity. Security theater manufactures consent.

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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

The reason these threats are so real is that it's not difficult to hide surveillance or control infrastructure in computer components, and if they're not turned on, they're very difficult to find. Even so, these examples illustrate an important point: there's no escaping the technology of inevitable surveillance. Our enemies do it.

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US Federal Judge Upholds Automakers' Right to Record Texts, Call Logs

SecureWorld News

The automakers argued that their practice was necessary to provide certain features and services, such as hands-free calling and texting, and that customers had consented to the data collection by agreeing to the terms of service when they purchased their vehicles. For the auto manufacturers involved, this is a significant victory.

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Microsoft to Add Dedicated AI Copilot Button on Windows PCs

SecureWorld News

Surveillance and monitoring risks: The integration of AI into everyday computing could lead to increased surveillance capabilities. This constant monitoring can be perceived as intrusive, especially if users are not fully aware or have not consented to such surveillance.

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Covid-19 Spurs Facial Recognition Tracking, Privacy Fears

Threatpost

The coronavirus pandemic is creating a lucrative market for facial recognition manufacturers. But privacy issues need to be top of mind, tech experts warn.