Techlore Surveillance Report Wickr is officially dead. - Surveillance Report 46
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Jun 29, 2021 Wickr's acquisition by Amazon raises alarms among privacy advocates. A massive CVS data breach exposed over a billion records, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare. The podcast discusses the chilling revelation of 107 million US voter records on the dark web and ongoing ransomware threats, including the fallout from a Georgia fertility clinic attack. Concerns about Windows 11's privacy settings and Google's delay on third-party cookie removal are also covered. Plus, new developments in wearable technology and a ruling on police surveillance practices add to the privacy landscape.
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Use Cash When NFC Risks Are High
- Prefer cash or cautious NFC usage, since NFC-enabled apps can be exploited to alter transactions.
- Treat contactless payments as potentially vulnerable until firmware is fixed.
Court Blocks Continuous Aerial Surveillance
- Court rulings can create strong precedents against constant aerial surveillance.
- The Fourth Circuit found Baltimore's 24/7 spy plane program violated the Fourth Amendment.
Legal Action Against Surveillance Exports
- French courts charged executives for exporting surveillance tech used in human-rights abuses.
- Holding vendors accountable for misuse abroad may change export practices.