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The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance
The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. …
GuardZoo spyware used by Houthis to target military personnel
Lookout discovered GuardZoo, Android spyware targeting Middle Eastern military personnel. This campaign leverages malicious apps with military and religious themes to lure …
How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. …
Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise
The future of data privacy is the end of compromise. With the world producing data at astounding rates, we need ways to put data to the best use while protecting against …
AI and the evolution of surveillance systems
In this Help Net Security interview, Gerwin van der Lugt, CTO at Oddity, discusses the future of surveillance and AI’s influence. He also delves into how organizations …
IT’s rising role in physical security technology
As the adoption of cloud-based and mobile-access security systems continues to increase among both new and established businesses, the lines between traditional physical …
Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, …
Google unveils stronger cellular security for Android 14
Google has revealed new cellular security mitigations that will be available for users and enterprises on its soon-to-be-released Android 14, and announced a new release …
Delivering privacy in a world of pervasive digital surveillance: Tor Project’s Executive Director speaks out
The overarching mission of the US-based non-profit organization the Tor Project is to advance human rights and make open-source, privacy preserving software available to …
Surveilling your employees? You could be putting your company at risk of attack
Are you watching your employees? Though the question may incite thoughts of “Big Brother” and an all-seeing or all-knowing entity, it isn’t quite as ominous as you might …
Privacy, compliance challenges businesses face after Roe v. Wade repeal
In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Herold, IEEE member and CEO of Privacy & Security Brainiacs, discusses data, privacy, surveillance, and compliance challenges …
Your CCTV devices can be hacked and weaponized
In this interview for Help Net Security, Camellia Chan, CEO at Flexxon, talks about the dangers of closed-circuit television (CCTV) hacks and what users can do to protect …
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