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Privacy Implications of Tracking Wireless Access Points

Schneier on Security

Research paper: “ Surveilling the Masses with Wi-Fi-Based Positioning Systems : Abstract: Wi-Fi-based Positioning Systems (WPSes) are used by modern mobile devices to learn their position using nearby Wi-Fi access points as landmarks. Really fascinating implications to this research.

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Privacy Device Designed to Defend Against Illegal Wireless Tracking

SecureWorld News

BVS has been at the forefront of the wireless security industry for 50 years, designing, building, and shipping thousands of innovative security products. We've spent the last few years developing wireless security products for professionals, but now see the time to address the growing privacy and safety concerns of the public, too.

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Google Responds to Warrants for “About” Searches

Schneier on Security

.” These searches are legal when conducted for the purpose of foreign surveillance, but the worry about using them domestically is that they are unconstitutionally broad. The very nature of these searches requires mass surveillance. The FBI does not conduct mass surveillance. The FBI does not conduct mass surveillance.

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China’s Olympics App Is Horribly Insecure

Schneier on Security

News article : It’s not clear whether the security flaws were intentional or not, but the report speculated that proper encryption might interfere with some of China’s ubiquitous online surveillance tools, especially systems that allow local authorities to snoop on phones using public wireless networks or internet cafes.

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Microsoft alerts United States on Volt Typhoon Cyber Attack campaign

CyberSecurity Insiders

However, the focus has now expanded to encompass wireless communication infrastructure, including towers and satellites. Adding to the concerns, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance has also issued an alert regarding a stealth surveillance campaign backed by China.

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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. 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.

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ALERT: Thieves??Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

Security Boulevard

Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops. I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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