A Times investigation reveals the story behind how Mexico became the first and most prolific user of Pegasus. It’s still using it, despite promising to stop.
Category: Surveillance of Citizens by Government
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Police Relied on Hidden Technology and Put the Wrong Person in Jail
The New York Times – Business:Randal Reid spent nearly a week in confinement, falsely accused of stealing purses in a state he said he had never even visited.
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A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
The New York Times – Business:In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
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Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
The New York Times – Business:Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
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How China’s Police Used Phones and Faces to Track Protesters
The New York Times – Business:After a weekend of protests, the authorities in China are using the country’s all-seeing surveillance apparatus to find those bold enough to defy them.
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How Free Is the Press in the Birthplace of Democracy?
The New York Times – Business:Reporters under surveillance. Political opponents being wiretapped. The scandal is called the ‘Greek Watergate.’ But not enough people are paying attention.
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Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?
The New York Times – Business:Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.