Techlore Surveillance Report CSAM is Apple's Newest Attack on Privacy - Surveillance Report 50
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Aug 9, 2021 Discover the latest in privacy and security news, starting with Apple's controversial CSAM scanning proposal and the EFF's sharp critique. Learn about breaches at EA and new attacks affecting customer data, plus Google's hardware shifts and firing for internal data misuse. Delve into hacks of capsule hotels and a study on fake identities for tracking. Also, uncover horrifying insights into the Pegasus spyware and Chinese facial recognition technology used in the U.S. It's a whirlwind of significant security developments you won't want to miss!
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Hijacking Capsule Hotel Rooms
- A researcher hacked capsule-hotel IoT systems to control lights, ventilation, and motorized beds remotely.
- He even retaliated on a noisy guest by toggling lights and converting their bed to a couch repeatedly.
Sites Hoard Data, Detection Varies
- Creating many fake accounts revealed most sites hoard personal data rather than immediately selling it, though cookie scraping occurs.
- Fake-account detection varied greatly: Facebook and WeChat caught most fakes quickly.
Replay Attacks On Honda Keyless Entry
- Many Honda and Acura keyless systems use static codes, enabling replay attacks that open and control vehicles.
- The vulnerability allows trunk access, window control, and powering the car without proper rolling-code defenses.