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Sickness Monitoring is the Opening Video Surveillance Has Been Waiting For

Daniel Miessler

Just yesterday I tweeted that the COVID-19 situation was going to finally make large-scale video surveillance endemic to our society. But when people remember the Great Depression of 2020, caused by a pandemic, nobody will lift a finger to stop video surveillance tech that claims to be able to spot sick people.

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Parents and teachers believe digital surveillance of kids outweighs risks

Malwarebytes

Schools in the US have been using surveillance software to keep an eye on their students, and such software has grown significantly in popularity since the COVD-19 pandemic closed campuses nationwide. In fact, they worry that such surveillance could backfire. Source: The CDT).

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FTC Bans Spyfone From Surveillance Business

Heimadal Security

FTC, the Federal Trade Commission, banned Spyfone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from the surveillance business. The post FTC Bans Spyfone From Surveillance Business appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Stalkerware […]. Stalkerware […].

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FTC finds social media and video streaming services engaged in vast surveillance of consumers

Malwarebytes

They track what we read, what websites we visit, whether we are married and have children, our educational level and income bracket, our location, our purchasing habits, our personal interests, and in some cases even our health conditions and religious faith. They have access to information about every aspect of our lives and our behavior.

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Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is shutting down amidst spyware accusations

Security Affairs

The Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations after Citizen Lab and Microsoft uncovered their spyware. Last week Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

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QuaDream surveillance firm’s spyware targeted iPhones with zero-click exploit

Security Affairs

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. ” concludes Citizen Lab.

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Iranian govt uses BouldSpy Android malware for internal surveillance operations

Security Affairs

Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have discovered a new Android surveillance spyware, dubbed BouldSpy, that was used by the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA). However, much of the victim data points to its broader usage, which indicates targeted surveillance efforts towards minorities within Iran.”