Techlore Surveillance Report Signal WENT VIRAL! Ft. The New Oil - Surveillance Report 27
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Jan 26, 2021 This week, Nathan from The New Oil, an expert in privacy resources and practical security, joins the conversation. They dive into the implications of the OpenWRT breach, stressing the need for strong passwords and 2FA. The fallout from ransomware attacks, including the Scottish agency case, reveals how even firms with backups sometimes pay ransoms to prevent data leaks. They also explore alarming trends like malicious collaboration apps targeting remote workers and US intelligence's purchase of location data. Tune in for essential privacy insights!
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Faces Can Reveal Political Leanings
- Facial analysis models can predict political leaning significantly above chance.
- This raises urgent ethical and misuse concerns for biometric systems.
Pause And Study Facial Recognition Use
- Cities and schools should require studies and transparency before deploying facial recognition.
- Limit use until accuracy and societal impacts are fully evaluated.
Niche Apps Feed Location Markets
- Apps that serve specific communities can become surveillance tools when location data is sold.
- Governments and contractors commonly purchase commercial location feeds.