Techlore Surveillance Report Apple Blocked ProtonVPN Updates in Myanmar - Surveillance Report 35
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Mar 31, 2021 This week features alarming data breaches including Apollo's and California's taxpayer leak. Apple finds itself in hot water for blocking ProtonVPN updates in Myanmar amid political turmoil. Tesla faces scrutiny over in-car cameras for privacy violations, while new Android spyware poses as system updates. Meanwhile, researchers reveal 5G vulnerabilities allowing tracking and expose deepfake scams on social media. Stay informed on the latest in security and privacy!
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Hidden Sensors Raise Transparency Issues
- Consumer devices sometimes ship with undisclosed sensors for future features, raising transparency concerns.
- Hidden hardware capabilities (like HomePod Mini sensors) can be repurposed later without clear user consent.
Biometric Consent Often Isn't Real Consent
- Employers and contractors face pressure to accept biometric monitoring under threat of job loss.
- Biometrics-for-consent setups blur voluntary consent when refusal risks employment.
Ransomware Demands Are Escalating
- Ransomware groups continue escalating demands; Acer faced a record $50 million demand.
- Large corporations handling financial data remain prime high-value targets.