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AI tool GeoSpy analyzes images and identifies locations in seconds

Malwarebytes

Graylark Technologies who makes GeoSpy says its been developed for government and law enforcement. But the investigative journalists from 404 Media report thatthe tool has also been used for months by members of the public, with many making videos marveling at the technology, and some asking for help with stalking specific women.

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Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online

Malwarebytes

The name for this method is surveillance pricing, and the FTC has just released initial findings of a report looking into that practice. In July 2024, the FTC requested information from eight companies offering surveillance pricing products and services that incorporate data about consumers characteristics and behavior.

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How Solid Protocol Restores Digital Agency

Schneier on Security

Your personal information is scattered across hundreds of locations: social media companies, IoT companies, government agencies, websites you have accounts on, and data brokers you’ve never heard of. Developers no longer need to build and maintain extensive data storage systems, surveillance infrastructure, or analytics pipelines.

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Location, name, and photos of random kids shown to parents in child tracker mix up

Malwarebytes

SyncUP uses a combination of GPS technology, Wi-Fi, and T-Mobile’s LTE nationwide network to locate registered devices and comes in the form of a small tag, a car tracker or a kids watch. According to our friends at 404 Media , several users reported receiving information that came from another tracker, not their own.

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Security Affairs

broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially accessing systems for lawful wiretapping and other data. The Salt Typhoon group targeted surveillance systems used by the US government to investigate crimes and threats to national security, including activities carried out by nation-state actors.

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T-Mobile detected network intrusion attempts and blocked them

Security Affairs

“To clear up some misleading media reports, here is what we’re currently seeing, much of which we believe is different from what is being seen by other providers.” broadband providers , including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially accessing systems for lawful wiretapping and other data.

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Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel

Security Boulevard

In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The conversation shifts to social media platforms Twitter, Blue […] The post Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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