US Courts to Start Publishing Spyware Use Statistics

For the first time, the US judiciary will release data on the frequency of wiretaps using hacking tools and spyware, shedding light on government surveillance.

Flock's New Tool Aims to Curb Police Abuse, But Raises More Questions Than Answers

Flock, a surveillance technology startup, has introduced new policies and tools to combat police abuse of its automated license plate camera reader systems. However, the company's explanations for how its

Iran Abuses Telecoms Infrastructure to Track U.S. Military Personnel

The Iranian government exploited vulnerabilities in the global telecoms infrastructure to locate U.S. military personnel in the build-up to and early days of the Iran War, according to The Financial Times.

LAPD Allows Contract with Surveillance Giant Flock to Expire Amid Concerns Over Civil Liberties and Privacy

The Los Angeles Police Department has decided not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, citing 'serious concerns' around civil liberties and privacy.

US Supreme Court Limits Geofence Warrants in Major Privacy Win

The US Supreme Court has ruled that geofence warrants, which allow law enforcement to collect location data from tech companies, are protected by privacy rights. The decision is a major win for privacy advocates and will have broad implications for law enforcement and tech companies.

Cellebrite's Surveillance Tech Still Used by Russia Despite Company's Claims

A recent report by The Citizen Lab reveals that Russian authorities continue to use Cellebrite's phone hacking tools, raising questions about the effectiveness of companies' efforts to control how their technology is used once it's in the wild.

WhatsApp Slams NSO Group for Violating Court Order, Seeks Contempt of Court

WhatsApp has caught and disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group, accusing the spyware maker of violating a court order. The messaging app maker is seeking to hold NSO in contempt of court.

Signal Users Targeted in New Phishing Campaign

Hackers are pretending to be Signal's support team to steal users' chat backups, with several anti-CCP activists already receiving the phishing attempt.

Google Unveils Android Feature to Help Uncover Spyware Attacks

In a major breakthrough, Google launches Intrusion Logging, a new feature in Android's Advanced Protection Mode, designed to aid security researchers in investigating spyware attacks. This innovative feature, developed in collaboration with Amnesty International, marks a significant shift in the fight against government and police forensic devices.

Telco Exploits: Surveillance Vendors Abusing Access to Track Phone Locations

Security researchers have uncovered two separate spying campaigns that are leveraging known weaknesses in telecoms infrastructure to track people's locations, highlighting widespread exploitation of surveillance vendors seeking access to global phone networks.

Paragon's Spyware Scandal Deepens as Italian Prosecutors Wait for Response

Italian authorities are still waiting for Paragon to respond to their requests for information about the spyware scandal that targeted journalists and activists in Italy.

Yet Another Spyware Maker Caught Distributing Fake Android Apps

A new report reveals a government spyware maker has been caught using fake Android apps to install surveillance software on targets, highlighting the growing demand for spyware by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Surveillance Vendors Abuse Telecom Infrastructure to Track Phone Locations

Researchers uncover two spy campaigns leveraging weaknesses in global telecoms infrastructure to track people's locations. The campaigns are likely a small snapshot of widespread exploitation of surveillance vendors seeking access to global phone networks.