Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

So it can examine the program of TSA watchlists, NSA anti-terrorism surveillance, and FBI counterterrorism activities. The PCLOB was established in 2004 (when it didn't do much), disappeared from 2007-2012, and reconstituted in 2012. It issued a major report on NSA surveillance in 2014.

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Surveillance 192

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Iran-linked APT group Domestic Kitten, also tracked as APT-C-50, has been conducting widespread surveillance targeting over 1,000 individuals. Both groups have conducted long-running cyber-attacks and intrusive surveillance campaigns, which target both individuals’ mobile devices and personal computers.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Surveillance Mobile Malware Cyber Attacks 114

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Nexa Technologies was indicted for complicity in acts of torture, the French firm is accused of having sold surveillance equipment to the Egypt. Nexa Technologies offers a range of solutions for homeland security, including surveillance solutions. A cryptic nod to the triangular shape of the pyramids …” reported Télérama.

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Technology Surveillance Software Government 135

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

The Register reports that the secret structures of GCHQ are part of the surveillance programme codenamed “CIRCUIT” and also refers to an Overseas Processing Centre 1 (OPC-1), while another centre, OPC-2, has been planned, according to documents leaked by Snowden. In the documents, the company is referred to as a “partner” codenamed Gerontic.

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Wireless Surveillance Telecommunications Advertising 145

Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2024

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Insikt Group speculates the operation is aimed at influencing regional and military dynamics.

Malware 141

Malware Phishing Surveillance Internet 141

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2023

The APT41 group, aka Winnti , Axiom, Barium , Blackfly, HOODOO) is a China-linked cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2007. ” DragonEgg is similar to WyrmSpy, it rely on additional payloads to implement sophisticated surveillance capabilities. government. ” reads the report published by Lookout.

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Spyware Surveillance Mobile Malware 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

The group was involved in cyber espionage campaigns aimed at new generation weapons and in surveillance activities on dissidents and other civilian groups. In 2018, Emissary Panda was observed using an updated version of the ZxShell RAT first developed in 2006 and whom code was released in 2007.

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Malware Advertising Financial Services Surveillance 101