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Monitoring Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles with Radio Waves: A New Method for Treaty Compliance Introduction In a world where nuclear disarmament is a critical priority, the ability to effectively monitor and verify compliance with international treaties is of utmost importance. A team of researchers from various institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy…
The Rise of Predator Spyware: A Threat to Privacy and Security A Widespread and Entrenched Grey-Area Commercial Operation Amnesty International’s Security Labs, in collaboration with the European Investigative Collaboration (EIC) media network, has uncovered alarming information about the proliferation of Predator spyware. The analysis from Amnesty, detailed in their recent report titled “The Predator Files,”…
Madagascar‘s Government Services Utilizing Spyware for Political Surveillance Introduction Recent research conducted by cybersecurity firm Sekoia has shed light on the use of surveillance spyware known as Predator by various governments worldwide. It has been discovered that Madagascar‘s government services, ahead of their presidential election in November, have purchased and leveraged Predator for domestic political…
Face Analysis Program Reveals Vulnerabilities in Face Recognition Technology September 20, 2023 In a newly published study, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) examines the effectiveness of face analysis algorithms in detecting presentation attacks, also known as spoof attacks, on face recognition software. These attacks involve using a spoof image, such as wearing…
Madagascar Government Accused of Domestic Surveillance Ahead of Presidential Election Introduction The government of Madagascar has allegedly purchased and utilized the Predator spyware to conduct political domestic surveillance in the lead-up to the country’s presidential election in November. Research conducted by cybersecurity company Sekoia indicates that this effort involved a watering hole attack, where links…
European Companies Sold Spyware to Despots: Media Background European companies have been implicated in selling powerful spyware to authoritarian regimes, which have then used it to target dissenters, according to an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) group. Spearheaded by French site Mediapart and Germany’s Der Spiegel weekly, the investigation found that European companies…
New York Bans Facial Recognition in Schools after Report Finds Risks Outweigh Potential Benefits Evaluation of Facial Recognition Technology in Schools The state of New York has recently banned the use of facial recognition technology in schools, following a report that concluded the risks to student privacy and civil rights outweigh potential security benefits. The…
Privacy Concerns Raised Over Private Company’s Role in Tracking Migrants for ICE The Growing Surveillance Apparatus In recent years, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has faced an influx of migrants arriving in the United States, the agency has shifted its approach from detaining migrants to monitoring them. To aid in this surveillance effort, ICE…
## Leading Egyptian Opposition Politician Targeted with Spyware, Researchers Find *By * — ### Introduction In a shocking revelation, security researchers at Citizen Lab and Google’s Threat Analysis Group have discovered that a prominent Egyptian opposition politician, Ahmed Altantawy, was targeted with spyware multiple times after announcing his presidential bid. The researchers believe that the…
Concerning cyberattack vector targets Hikvision smart intercoms A recent blog post by researchers at Skylight Cyber has uncovered a concerning cyberattack vector that targets Hikvision smart intercoms. The researchers warn that these devices could be used as spyware to invade an individual’s privacy, raising concerns for businesses and organizations. The popularity and availability of Hikvision…