ICE’s $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review In recent years, the use of surveillance technology has become a point of concern for privacy advocates and civil liberties groups. Now, a new controversy has emerged as the White House reviews a $2 million contract that the U.S. Immigration and Customs… Continue reading ICE’s $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review
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ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions In a move that has raised eyebrows and concerns among privacy advocates, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has reportedly signed a $2 million contract with Paragon Solutions, a leading provider of spyware technology. The contract, which was recently made public, has ignited… Continue reading ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach
Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach In an era where data breaches have unfortunately become a common occurrence, a recent incident has brought to light a new and disturbing revelation. It has been discovered that the confidential information of spyware users has been exposed in a major data breach. This revelation not only exposes… Continue reading Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach
iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack alert
Recently, iPhone users in 92 countries around the world received a concerning alert about a potential spyware attack on their devices. The alert, which was issued by Apple, warned users about a vulnerability in their iMessage app that could be exploited by malicious actors to spy on their activities. The spyware attack, known as Pegasus,… Continue reading iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack alert
A Brazilian phone spyware was hacked and victims’ devices ‘deleted’ from server
It was recently announced that a Brazilian spyware vendor’s server was hacked, leaving thousands of victims of the questionable phone spyware vulnerable to data theft and even deletion of the spyware from their device. The spyware, known as Spytech1, was created and marketed by the company, BD SpyTech. The company claims to provide access to… Continue reading A Brazilian phone spyware was hacked and victims’ devices ‘deleted’ from server
Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data
Spyware maker LetMeSpy – a major developer of online surveillance and tracking software – has closed its doors after alleged hacker activity wiped out server data and destroyed customer databases. On March 11, LetMeSpy abruptly announced on its website that it was “shutting down operations due to unforeseen hacker activity” and asked customers to “submit… Continue reading Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data
Biden’s executive order limits government’s use of commercial spyware
In a major move to protect personal data, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order limiting the federal government’s use of commercial spyware. The order bans the US government from using “backdoor” technology to surveil US citizens or conduct clandestine investigations without prior court approval or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. The executive… Continue reading Biden’s executive order limits government’s use of commercial spyware
President Joe Biden says US can’t buy spyware that other countries have used against it
In a recent executive order, President Joe Biden has taken a stand against the purchase and use of certain types of spyware that have been employed by governments around the world to monitor and surveil their own populations. The US President’s new rule, “Prohibiting the Purchase and Use of Certain Spyware Technology”, was issued on… Continue reading President Joe Biden says US can’t buy spyware that other countries have used against it
Biden executive order bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
On Friday, January 22nd, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that effectively bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware. This ban includes funds that would be used to purchase and develop associated technologies. The order is meant to protect against foreign adversaries using the tools to target US citizens. The executive order is split… Continue reading Biden executive order bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer
Spyware can come in many forms and is used for multiple reasons. While it’s sometimes used for malicious purposes, it can be used for espionage, surveillance and other forms of non-malicious activities. Recently, it has been discovered that spyware is being used to steal Iranian user data via an infected Virtual Private Network (VPN) installer.… Continue reading Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer