Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data Citizen Lab reports that Webloc, an advertising-based global geolocation surveillance system developed by Cobwebs Technologies and now sold by Penlink, is being used by Hungarian domestic intelligence, El Salvador’s national police, and multiple U.S. law enforcement agencies. The tool aggregates data from mobile apps and digital advertising to track up to...

Citizen Lab reveals Webloc, sold by Penlink, tracks up to 500 million devices via ad data, used by Hungarian intelligence, El Salvador police, and U.S. law enforcement. Penlink disputes these claims. #Webloc #ElSalvador #DataSurveillance

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk https://arstechni.ca #datasurveillance #digitalpolicing #Culture #lawfare #Policy #books #Tech

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Sometimes you can find loophole glitches & tech portals in Bigtech’s #datasurveillance on your own data & when you see it…..it is WILD to see 👁️

They do indeed track EVERYTHING

Is AI watching you? Explore the hidden impacts of AI on privacy, data use, surveillance & digital life—what you need to know: solihullpublishing.com/blog/f/is-ai...

#AIImpact #Privacy #TechEthics #ArtificialIntelligence #DataSurveillance #SolihullPublishing

OpenAI's Adult Mode: A Data Surveillance Trap Wrapped in Freedom OpenAI's planned intimate ChatGPT feature raises urgent questions about data surveillance, regulatory compliance, and whether the company can protect users' most sensitive conversations.

OpenAI's Adult Mode: A Data Surveillance Trap Wrapped in Freedom

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #PrivacyRights #DataSurveillance #AusNews

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Facebook's 3-stage decay: 1) Lured users promising privacy 2) Surveilled everyone for ad money 3) Defrauded advertisers with fake metrics. Now: ads, scams, AI garbage. Policy failures removed all discipline Meta faces zero consequences for harm. #TechMonopoly #DataSurveillance #MetaScam #DeleteMeta

Palantir uses medical records to target people for ICE in the US – will the UK be next? | Good Law Project Deadly ICE raids in the US rely on Palantir tools that mine health records to produce real-time data on people’s location – a chilling prospect for the NHS

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#datasurveillance #worldpol #privacy #palantir #goodlawproject #tech

Facebook's 3-stage decay: 1) Lured users promising privacy 2) Surveilled everyone for ad money 3) Defrauded advertisers with fake metrics. Now: ads, scams, AI garbage. Policy failures removed all discipline—Meta faces zero consequences for harm. #TechMonopoly #DataSurveillance #MetaScam #DeleteMeta

The Movement to Live Only in Places Algorithms Can’t Find - A growing movement is choosing to live in places algorithms can’t map, track, or optimize—raising urgent questions about privacy, data, and modern freedom. Introduction: The Quiet Disappearance from t...

The Movement to Live Only in Places Algorithms Can’t Find wiobs.com/the-movement... #DigitalPrivacy #AlgorithmicLife #OffGridLiving #DataSurveillance #FutureOfLiving

Acht nagels aan de doodskist van de democratie. #datasurveillance

Via @ReeseWaters
#Healthcare & #SNAP Benefits are #Trump's #RageBait
#DataSurveillance
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#TrumpsFascistAmerica #DataSurveillance #DataBreach #DataPrivacy #DataSecurity
#DOGE’s data “panopticon” pales compared to what’s next
If state governments surrender datasets, there’s no telling how they could be abused
🇺🇲 #IfYouCanKeepIt
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AI surveillance should be banned while there is still time. All the same privacy harms with online tracking are also present with AI, but worse.

I like his optimism about still having time 🕰️
#privacy #ai #datasurveillance

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FreeVPN.One Extension Turns from Privacy Tool to Surveillance Threat  Security researchers at Koi Security have discovered troubling behavior from FreeVPN.One, a popular Chrome VPN extension with over 100,000 installations that has begun secretly capturing and transmitting users' screenshots to remote servers.  Threat discovery  The extension, which had maintained legitimate functionality for years, recently shifted its behavior in July 2025 to silently capture screenshots approximately one second after each page load. These screenshots are then transmitted to external servers—initially unencrypted, but later obfuscated with encryption after updates. The malicious behavior was introduced gradually through smaller updates that first requested additional permissions to access all websites and inject custom scripts.  Developer's response When confronted, FreeVPN.One's developer claimed the extension "is fully compliant with Chrome Web Store policies" and that screenshot functionality is disclosed in their privacy policy. The developer provided various justifications, including that screenshots only trigger "if a domain appears suspicious" as part of "background scanning".  However, Koi researchers refuted this, providing evidence of activation on trusted domains including Google's own sites. The developer also claimed screenshots are "not being stored or used" but "only analyzed briefly for potential threats"—a distinction researchers found unconvincing.  Chrome web store failures This incident highlights significant security gaps in Google's Chrome Web Store review process. Despite Google's claims of performing security checks through automated scans, human reviews, and monitoring for malicious behavior changes, FreeVPN.One managed to maintain its verified status and featured placement while conducting these activities.  The extension appears to have exploited a patient approach—operating legitimately for years before introducing malicious functionality, effectively bypassing security measures. While the product overview mentions "advanced AI Threat Detection" with "passive mode" monitoring, it fails to clearly state that "scanning them visually" means sending screenshots to remote servers without notification or opt-out options.  Current status As of the article's publication, Google had not responded to inquiries about investigating the extension or removing it from the Chrome Web Store. The FreeVPN.One extension remained active and available for download despite the security findings, raising concerns about user protection in browser marketplaces. This case demonstrates how privacy-branded extensions can become surveillance tools, exploiting user trust while bypassing platform security measures.

FreeVPN.One Extension Turns from Privacy Tool to Surveillance Threat #ChromeExtension #CyberSecurity #DataSurveillance

oh holy fuck

#DataSurveillance
#DataMining #Scamster
#FraudMining #Phishing

#Meta #DataSurveillance ✅
#Datenschutz 🤬

When billionaires like Musk influence public institutions from the shadows, democracy isn’t just compromised—it’s co-opted. Krause couldn’t fight DOGE-driven decay or surveillance deals with ICE. This isn’t governance, it’s a hostile merger. #IRSResignation #ElonMusk #Trump #ICE #DataSurveillance

your privacy is a myth; every tap, scroll, and click is logged, monitored, and sold. keep pretending you have secrets online; it’s cute. just remember, your favorite app knows you better than your best friend ever will. 🕵️‍♂️ #datasurveillance #wakeupsheeple

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'No Privacy, No Doubt' explores what happens when it’s gone for good. Fiction? For now.
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#DataSurveillance #newBook

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All Your #Data Will Be Used Against You In A #Court of #Musk

FTC Report finds Social Media companies engaged in Vast Surveillance of users FTC report finds social media firms engaged in "vast surveillance," calls for new privacy laws amid industry pushback.

FTC Report finds Social Media companies engaged in Vast Surveillance of users: FTC report finds social media firms engaged in "vast surveillance," calls for new privacy laws amid industry pushback. #SocialMedia #Privacy #DataSurveillance #FTC #UserData

FTC Report finds Social Media companies engaged in Vast Surveillance of users FTC report finds social media firms engaged in "vast surveillance," calls for new privacy laws amid industry pushback.

FTC Report finds Social Media companies engaged in Vast Surveillance of users: FTC report finds social media firms engaged in "vast surveillance," calls for new privacy laws amid industry pushback. #SocialMedia #Privacy #DataSurveillance #FTC #UserData

#LGBTQ+ #privacy #datasurveillance

Alarming Realities of Data Surveillance of The Price of Privacy by Sarah E. Igo - Paminy Who gets to keep a secret in a hyperconnected world? In an era where personal data has become a precious commodity, Sarah E. Igo's thought-provoking

Delve into the Alarming Realities of Data Surveillance with "The Price of Privacy" by Sarah E. Igo. An Eye-Opening Exploration of Privacy in the Digital Age. #DataSurveillance #Privacy #BookReview paminy.com/alarming-rea...

Yahoo faced fines over NSA compliance

Yahoo faced $250,000 daily fines over NSA non compliance: http://on.ft.com/YBlHu8 #datasurveillance #Snowden