July 19, 2024 at 01:15AM China disputes the existence of the Volt Typhoon cyber-attack group, alleging it is a fabrication by US intelligence agencies. They claim a disinformation campaign planned by US government agencies to manipulate infosec providers and consequently justify the re-authorization of surveillance laws. China views this as evidence of the US as … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 12:37AM Amnesty International discovered a complex web of spyware and surveillance technology acquisition by Indonesia, connecting to Israel, Greece, Singapore, and Malaysia. The purchases involved dual-use technologies, such as spyware, and non dual-use hardware, with limited oversight and regulatory transparency. The investigation also found associations with malicious domains, and a lack … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 02:28PM Journalists, lawyers, and activists in Jordan are targeted by state-sponsored surveillance using the Pegasus spyware app, violating privacy and freedom of expression. Jordan’s new cybercrime law has been criticized as vague and ripe for abuse, while the NSO Group, which creates Pegasus, emphasizes its role in preventing terrorism and serious … Read more