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Researchers at Bitdefender have identified a new powerful Android spyware named ‘Triout.’ It can secretly record phone calls, collect pictures, videos, text messages and as well as GPS coordinates of the victims and send it back to attackers. Triout has been active since May this year and is circulated through a fake Android app which was […]
Many of us already know that the internet traffic passes through different countries before reaching its destination. But did you know that while it does so, the internet data becomes subject to the domestic laws of the country it’s passing and activities such as online surveillance and censorship laws? Well, it does and has become […]
Information security training specialists report a new ruling from The Supreme Court, establishing that, in most cases, the Government will need an order to maintain long-term location surveillance using cell phone records, which protects the privacy of users of these services. “This is a revolutionary victory for American’s privacy rights in the digital age”, said the American […]
Trackmadeddon attack puts millions of vulnerable GPS trackers at risk of data exposure. According to a research conducted by two security experts by Vangelis Stykas (@evstykas) and Michael Gruhn (@0x6d696368), a majority of location tracking devices are flawed and vulnerable to exploitation. There are versatile devices such as child or pet trackers, fitness monitoring gadgets and […]
Similar to questionable stingray devices, DRT’s operations nicknamed “dirt boxes” mimic cellphone pillars, relating to every smartphone within a specific area. Because they combine with all smartphones, it’s nearly irritable to avoid collecting private data from people who aren’t suspects but just appear to be in the target area. Privacy advocates have continued derided cell-site […]
A renowned privacy group Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has accused Hotspot Shield VPN developed by AnchorFree, Inc. of violating user privacy by intercepting web traffic, keeping activity logs and redirecting it to third-party websites especially advertising companies. In a 14-page filing, the group has accused the company of utilizing “unfair and deceptive trade practices” despite stating that it does […]
Who doesn’t want to buy a fully equipped FBI surveillance van having facilities like video and audio recording equipment and even a toilet at the rear side? Of course, one would give away anything to own such a vehicle. Apparently, this dream come true as a North Carolina based man Ginter Senfeldas announced the auction […]
A Wisconsin based firm that designs break room markets’ software has announced its plan to implant microchips in its employees. The company’s press release stated that Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) chip will be implanted between the forefinger and thumb of its employees. Therefore, Three Square Market has become the first firm in the United States to […]
A few of months ago it was reported that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) devised a rule for foreign travelers wishing to visit the US according to which foreign travelers were required to hand over their social media account details to US Immigration authorities for security checks. Now, according to recent reports, it has […]
There is no doubt that drones have become a big thing for those that have traditionally loved flying model aircraft. With many cool features including GPS and cameras, they are superior in many ways to model planes, mainly because they are more controllable and do not need a long runway to take off and land. […]
The idea is to use 100,000 photographs as a parameter to define tattoos that relate to violent and criminal activities! Think about getting a tattoo? It is worth spending time choosing the design – and not just because it is permanent. The FBI wants to create a software that identifies, automatically, tattoos related to criminal […]
Microsoft Disabling Controversial Wi-Fi Sense Feature in Upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update Windows 10 users can breathe a sigh of relief because their Wi-Fi passwords will not be shared with other users, which so far was a default feature of the latest version of their favorite operating system. As per the official statement from Gabe […]
Microsoft will charge you $119 from 29th July 2016 in order to update your operating system from Windows 7 and Win 8 to Windows 10 — It’s a do or die situation! Microsoft has been forcing users to update their OS from Windows 7 and Win 8 to Windows 10 but who knew the tech […]
Anonabox devices blend Tor and VPN together to provide users with utmost anonymity on the Internet Anonabox, a hardware company focused on providing internet security and privacy for users has announced the launch of an array of innovative, small-sized new devices, which have been designed primarily to help internet users remain anonymous while surfing the net. These […]
Random Hardware Address Prevents Windows 10 Mobile Phone’s location from being tracked — Here’s how to do it Tracking users’ location through their Wi-Fi network is not something new however it should be disabled. Here’s a simple image guide on disabling your location tracking on Windows 10 phone. Microsoft has equipped its Windows 10 mobile phone […]
Japanese company “Secom” has developed a drone that could be tough to handle for intruders trying to escape after committing any crime. This new drone is designed to autonomously detect suspect and also to take their snapshots while they are trying to escape from the crime scene. It also has led lights installed for night operations […]
Short Bytes: In 2015, the infamous spyware FinFisher is spread in 32 countries to perform advanced citizen surveillance. Citizen Lab, a security watchdog, has uncovered the nearly untraceable IP addresses and servers of the spyware. Read more and find out how it works and if it’s used by your government. The preying eyes of your government […]
Short Bytes: A recent report from the Privacy International reveals a fake baby car sear that is being used by the Columbian government to spy on people. Okay, stop freaking out and read ahead. The world of surveillance and security gets weirder with each passing day. Governments and equipment makers are devising new and creative […]
Back at the beginning of this month, we reported that how Microsoft has planned to spy on its users by releasing their latest operating system Windows 10. Many didn’t know that this latest version of Windows has a capability to silently capture and send user data to Microsoft servers, without user’s consent. [must url=”https://www.hackread.com/windows10-spies-shoud-be-ban-in-russia/”]Windows 10 […]
After the release of Windows 10, we reported how the operating system spies on its users and how to disable selected features to stop the OS from spying on you. Now Russian state agencies, lawyers and lawmakers have demanded a ban on Windows 10 claiming that the OS spies on its users and infringes the […]
Researchers and designers are working together to design tiny bug-sized drones but what’s giving them a hard time is their navigation system. There is a high risk of collision when these drones are being operated in narrow and cluttered areas. To eliminate this technical challenge and to enhance the navigation system of these drones, researchers […]