#PrivacyThreat

Commercial Spyware Use Roars Back Despite Sanctions

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September 6, 2024 at 03:49PM Efforts by the US and other governments to curb NSO Group’s Pegasus and Intellexa Consortium’s Predator spyware have largely failed, leading the spyware retailers to improve evasion tactics. While recognized as a threat to human rights, sanctions have been circumvented, with spyware sales persisting. The spyware market is concentrated in … Read more

iPhone, Android Ambient Light Sensors Allow Stealthy Spying

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January 19, 2024 at 11:46AM Researchers at MIT have discovered that ambient light sensors in smart devices, usually used for adjusting screen brightness, can covertly capture images of user gestures without requiring permission, posing a privacy threat. The team highlighted the potential risk and suggested measures like restricting information rates and adding permission controls to … Read more