Category: Privacy

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Spyware Maker Employee Targeted by Government Surveillance, Apple Alert Reveals

A developer who previously created surveillance tools for Western governments received Apple’s high-level threat notification warning of targeted mercenary spyware. The incident occurred shortly after his controversial termination from Trenchant, where he claims he was made a scapegoat for internal leaks.

Exploit Developer Targeted by Sophisticated Spyware

A developer who previously worked on surveillance technologies for government contractor Trenchant received a startling notification from Apple earlier this year, according to reports from TechCrunch. The message warned that his iPhone had been targeted in what Apple described as a “mercenary spyware attack,” marking what analysts suggest may be the first documented case of a spyware developer becoming the target of similar surveillance tools.

by Darren Holt
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Microsoft Recall’s Data Capture Raises Security Concerns Despite Protections

Microsoft’s Recall feature for Windows 11 captures continuous screenshots for AI-powered search functionality. Security tests reveal the system’s content filtering fails to adequately protect passwords and financial data, according to reports.

Windows Recall Feature Stores Sensitive Data Despite Protections

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature for Windows 11, which captures continuous screenshots for AI-powered search functionality, reportedly stores confidential information including passwords and financial data despite built-in security measures, according to recent analysis. The feature, reintroduced in current Windows 11 24H2 versions after initial withdrawal due to security concerns, creates what sources describe as a comprehensive record of user activity through regular screen captures.

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