SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., granting them access to live and archived video feeds across multiple organizations, including manufacturing facilities, hospitals, schools, police departments and prisons. When surveillance leads to spying.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2021

Shoshana Zuboff lays out how and why control of online privacy has become a linchpin to the current state of wealth distribution in her 2019 New York Times Book of the Year, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for A Human Future At the New Frontier of Power. LW: What are the drivers behind this trend?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This malicious software puts users’ privacy at risk, it could be used to spy on users and unmasking of their identities. The experts pointed out that also users that leave the country are exposed to surveillance, through the pre-installed software. Chinese manufacturers have yet to comment on the research.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In a recent blog, privacy company Proton explained how Google is spending millions lobbying and actively fighting against privacy laws that would protect you from online surveillance. This is done under the guise that Google wants regulators to let companies decide themselves what’s good for you and for society.

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Threatpost

MARCH 20, 2020

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

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This ruling has significant implications for the privacy of vehicle owners, as it suggests that automakers may have the right to collect and store a wide range of personal data without explicit consent. For the auto manufacturers involved, this is a significant victory.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Surveillance and monitoring risks: The integration of AI into everyday computing could lead to increased surveillance capabilities. The AI might continuously monitor user inputs and interactions, leading to potential privacy invasions. This audio data could be sensitive and is susceptible to misuse if not adequately protected.

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