Leaked: Facebook Exploits Teenagers’ Insecurities for the Benefit of Advertisers, Documents Reveal
Facebook can figure out when people as young as 14 feel “defeated,” “overwhelmed” and “anxious”.
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Kellyanne Conway Suggests Obama Spied on Trump Through a Microwave
Trump’s senior adviser quoted Wikileaks on the government’s surveillance capabilities.
Teddy Bears are Stealing Data from Kids and Holding it for Ransom
‘Spiral Toys stored customer data on an unsecured server….The data was actually held for ransom in a widespread incident back in January.
Mark Zuckerberg Hints Plans to Use Artificial Intelligence to Spy on Users
In a bid to fight terrorism Facebook might use AI to monitor ‘private’ communications.
‘Kiddo’: A New Surveillance App for Parents That Monitors Absolutely Everything a Kid Does
Even watches them while they sleep.
Sweden Rejects Russia’s Gazprom Pipes, Fearing They Would be Bugged
Sweden is afraid of Russia’s Gazprom spying on them – so they’ve dumped the deal
Elite College Professor Calls Academia a Mad House and ‘Safe Spaces’ an Existential Error
The self-styled ‘Deplorable NYU Professor’ has started a war against social justice warriors.
Ex-Trump Campaign Manager Manafort Has Financial Ties to Firm That Bid on Russian Spying Contract
Another unusual tie of Trump’s ex-aide Paul Manafort to Russia.
Mass Surveillance Is Part and Parcel of Yahoo’s DNA
Yahoo scans all of its e-mail traffic, not just to filter out malware but also to deliver targeted advertising.
When Government Surveillance Turns Into Art
Wonder how Edward Snowden would qualify this rather —conceptual —piece.
How Facial Recognition Will Soon End Anonymity
Facial recognition and surveillance technology will soon end your anonymity — for good.