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Tech CEO Fined $410K for Selling Illegal Spyware

SecureWorld News

The unsuspecting victims of the illegal spyware sold by tech CEO Patrick Hinchy felt the painful sting of this violation of privacy firsthand, as their every call, text, location, and online activity was being monitored without their knowledge or consent.

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Audacity’s Privacy Policy Doesn’t Make It ‘Spyware’ Because Everything Is Spyware Now

Gizmodo

Ever since Audacity was acquired by tech conglomerate Muse Group in late April , fans of the free-to-use audio tool have been raising hell about some of the changes made to the software. Then last week came a privacy policy update… Read more. First came plans to add telemetry capture. Then came a new contributor license agreement.

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The FBI reportedly confirms it tested NSO’s spyware

The Verge

The FBI has confirmed to The Washington Post that the agency had a license to use NSO’s Pegasus spyware and that it tested out the software’s capabilities. The FBI says it was only testing the software, not using it. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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NSO Group's Spyware May Have Been Used to Target U.S. State Department Officials

Gizmodo

Apple recently revealed a new policy that would notify users if their devices were the targets of a state-sponsored attack conducted using spyware from Israeli surveillance-for-hire firm NSO Group. Now, just weeks later, a new report from Reuters claims at least nine U.S. State Department officials found themselves on… Read more.

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Google corrects unfortunate ‘Stalkerware’ typo allowing partner-tracking apps

The Verge

Google is correcting a “typo” in its Play Store “stalkerware” policy that currently suggests that apps can be used to track spouses. Stalkerware and other tracking software is dangerous, campaigners say, because it can facilitate domestic abuse and harassment of partners. These policies will come into effect on October 21st.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

Malware is malicious software designed to infect or damage the system and networks. However, there are certain steps institutes can take to mitigate them: Have a Strong Security Policy. The first step to mitigating cybersecurity threats is to have a strong security policy. Install Anti-Malware Software.

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Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial

The Verge

Craig Federighi, senior vice president, software engineering — covering “iOS operating system; competition faced by Apple; Apple’s investment and efforts to combat malware, spyware, and other issues relating to app security and iOS device user protection.” (Scheduled for one hour examination, 30 minutes cross examination.).

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