The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Often overlooked, the SIM card —short for Subscriber Identification Module—acts as the nexus between our identity and technology, illuminating the thin line between connection and surveillance.

Mobile 203

Mobile Technology Surveillance Education 203

Schneier on Security

JUNE 14, 2023

The government has tasked Alibaba, Huawei, and others with creating products that support the larger ecosystem of state surveillance and authoritarianism. The European Commission already invests 1 billion euros per year in AI, with a plan to increase that figure to 20 billion euros annually by 2030.

Computers and Electronics 291

Computers and Electronics Artificial Intelligence Government Technology 291

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 27, 2021

For instance, the latest surveillance program of China came into the media limelight in 2020 where it was learned that the country was keeping a large section of people under the watchful eye of big brother to curtail crime using Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence 94

Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Government Technology 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. According to research firm Statista, the global retail drone market is expected to reach $90 billion by 2030, with Defense, Enterprise, and Logistics being the primary industries driving growth.

Cybersecurity 142

Cybersecurity Wireless Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing 142

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

billion by 2030 — a stunning 2,000% in less than a decade. Identity, citizenship, and surveillance are all societal concerns. The senior research analyst says the industry sees passkeys as the solution to the many password problems and is heavily investing in them. The passkey market size in 2021 was $158.7

Passwords 126

Passwords Password Management Authentication Technology 126

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Statista portal predicts their number will exceed 29 billion by 2030. For example, despite their primary function not being related to video surveillance, most smart pet feeders on the market can capture real-time audio and video footage. IoT devices (routers, cameras, NAS boxes, and smart home components) multiply every year.

IoT 133

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 133

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If compromised, this data could be used for surveillance or targeted attacks. The proposed ban would be implemented in stages, with software restrictions taking effect for Model Year 2027 and hardware restrictions for Model Year 2030.

Manufacturing 107

Manufacturing Technology Surveillance Data collection 107