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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports
Microsoft provided the FBI with the recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on the hard drives of three…
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Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push to enter US market
NSO Group, one of the most well-known and controversial makers of government spyware, released a new transparency report…
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You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?
It was a normal day when Jay Gibson got an unexpected notification on his iPhone. “Apple detected a…
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FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman
A stalkerware maker who was banned from the surveillance industry after a data breach that exposed the personal…
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Sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa had direct access to government espionage victims, researchers say
Spyware maker Intellexa had remote access to some of its government customers’ surveillance systems, giving company staffers the…
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After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones
India has backed away from its plan to force smartphone makers to pre-install a government app on all…
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Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
Apple on Thursday introduced a new set of App Review Guidelines for developers, which now specifically state that…
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Lawmakers warn Democratic governors that states are sharing drivers’ data with ICE
A group of Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to several state governors, including in Arizona, California, Colorado, and…