Techlore Surveillance Report 2 Full Weeks of Privacy Chaos! - Surveillance Report 48
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Jul 26, 2021 Recent data breaches, including major players like Clubhouse and LinkedIn, have raised alarms about user privacy. A deep dive into the REvil Kaseya ransomware attack reveals a serious zero-day exploit. Apple's App Tracking Transparency is scrutinized for its impact on privacy, while Facebook faces backlash over employee misuse of user data. The Pegasus spyware scandal unfolds with disturbing targets, and centralization risks in internet infrastructure are critiqued. Meanwhile, new privacy laws in the US and the EU's chat control decisions shape the digital landscape.
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Ditch SMS For 2FA
- Avoid SMS for two‑factor authentication when possible and use app or hardware authenticators.
- Use separate, low‑linked accounts or prepaid purchases to limit personal data exposure.
Supply‑Chain Attacks Cascade Globally
- The Kaseya ransomware attack showed how a single supply‑chain vulnerability can cascade into global outages.
- REvil claimed over a million systems and disrupted 1,500+ customers across 22 countries.
Patch, Scan, And Harden Immediately
- Run vendor detection tools and apply vendor patches promptly after incidents.
- Implement multi‑factor authentication and least privilege on affected systems immediately.