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

SecureWorld News

The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged that the automakers' practice of collecting and storing this sensitive data without customers' knowledge or consent constituted a violation of the Washington Privacy Act (WPA). states specific to a private right of action that allows class actions.

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The State of Stalkerware in 2023–2024

SecureList

Stalkerware requires physical access to be installed, but our report also looks at a range of remote technology that can be used for nefarious purposes. Not only can the intruder violate their victim’s privacy by monitoring their activities, but they can also use the software to access huge volumes of personal data.

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MY TAKE: Apple users show strong support for Tim Cook’s privacy war against Mark Zuckerberger

The Last Watchdog

This colorful chapter in the history of technology and society isn’t just breezing by unnoticed. Another telling finding: some 65 percent of respondents indicated they were extremely or very concerned about websites and mobile apps that proactively track their online behaviors, while only 14 percent said they were not at all concerned.

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Privacy predictions 2023

SecureList

In the US, for example, the FTC has requested public comments on the “prevalence of commercial surveillance and data security practices that harm consumers” to inform future legislation. This showed how consumer data collection can directly impact the relationships between citizens and governments.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. While these problems have faded over time, as Wi-Fi prevalence grew dramatically, it has reached the point where most users utilize Wi-Fi networks without having much of a clue about how they work or the underlying technology.

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FinSpy: unseen findings

SecureList

FinSpy, also known as FinFisher or Wingbird , is an infamous surveillance toolset. We were unable to cluster those packages until the middle of 2019 when we found a host that served these installers among FinSpy Mobile implants for Android. Infect Blackberry mobile devices with a malicious application. ScreenRecorder (0x24).

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Isovalent Cloud security 2020 Private Illumio Cloud security 2015 Private SignalFx Monitoring 2015 Acquired: Splunk CipherCloud Cloud security 2012 Acquired: Lookout Lookout Mobile security 2011 Private. Bessemer Venture Partners. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security. Evolution Equity Partners.