Chinese Cops Caught Using Android Spyware to Track Mobile Devices

December 12, 2024 at 04:35PM EagleMeSpy, a surveillance tool developed by a Chinese company for law enforcement, has been scraping sensitive data from Android devices since 2017. It requires physical access to install and is not available in app stores. Researchers indicate potential iOS versions exist, and the spyware is continuously developed to avoid detection. … Read more

Chinese EagleMsgSpy Spyware Found Exploiting Mobile Devices Since 2017

December 11, 2024 at 07:30AM Cybersecurity researchers revealed the EagleMsgSpy surveillance program, allegedly used by Chinese police since 2017, to gather extensive data from mobile devices. Operating through an installer and a headless client, it captures messages, call logs, and location data, requiring physical access to activate. It targets law enforcement applications, indicating its serious … Read more

Clearview AI Faces €30.5M Fine for Building Illegal Facial Recognition Database

September 4, 2024 at 05:18AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Clearview AI €30.5 million for violating the GDPR by creating an “illegal database” of billions of facial photos without consent. Clearview faces further penalties if it doesn’t cease violations. The company claims it isn’t subject to EU regulations, but the Dutch DPA is … Read more

US announces visa ban on those linked to commercial spyware

February 5, 2024 at 03:26PM The State Department led by Antony J. Blinken introduced a visa restriction policy targeting individuals linked to the misuse of commercial spyware, citing it as a threat to human rights and U.S. security. The Biden Administration issued an Executive Order to prevent the use of mercenary surveillance tools, and the … Read more