threat-intel Axon Is Another License Plate Surveillance Company Municipalities are increasingly adopting license plate reader (LPR) technology, but switching from one vendor like Flock to another like Axon doesn't fundamentally improve privacy. Both systems collect extensive personal… Schneier on Security · Jul 28, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacylpr
threat-intel UK court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in spyware case The UK Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot use state immunity to block a lawsuit filed by two dissidents alleging the Bahraini government used the FinSpy spyware to monitor them and their contacts, including politica… The Record · Jul 27, 2026 Medium BHGBsurveillancespywarestate-sponsored
threat-intel Un ancien député-maire ciblé sur un forum pirate An ex-French MP-Mayor is being targeted by a hacker who claims to be protesting the extension of Chat Control 1.0, a European surveillance program. The hacker has announced the re-publication of intimate videos from 2017… ZATAZ · Jul 27, 2026 High FRsurveillancedata-breachprivacy
threat-intel Cognyte Sells a Mobile Cell Surveillance Van Cognyte, an Israeli surveillance firm, has sold a mobile cell surveillance van called FalcoNet, mimicking a cell tower to track nearby phones. This technology, similar to Stingrays, allows law enforcement to monitor comm… Schneier on Security · Jul 27, 2026 High ISsurveillanceprivacycell-site
threat-intel Friday Squid Blogging: Illex Squid Catch in the Falklands This article discusses a recent operation by the Illex squid fishing company in the Falkland Islands, where they used a sophisticated network of underwater drones to illegally catch squid. The operation highlights a conc… Schneier on Security · Jul 24, 2026 Medium FKfishingautomationillegality
threat-intel End-to-End Encryption and “Going Dark” This analysis examines the ongoing debate surrounding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and government efforts to restrict its use. The paper argues that the assumption that E2EE completely prevents law enforcement access is… Schneier on Security · Jul 23, 2026 Medium encryptiongoing darksurveillance
threat-intel DNI nominee Clayton wins Senate panel’s approval The Senate Intelligence Committee has approved Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. This approval paves the way for a full Senate vote, potentially enabling the renewal of Section 702 of the FISA Ac… The Record · Jul 21, 2026 Info fisasurveillancenational security
threat-intel MIT to Become Hotbed of AI Video Surveillance MIT is investing heavily in a massive AI-powered surveillance system, deploying over 500 cameras across campus and surrounding areas. These cameras will collect detailed data on individuals and objects, including facial… Schneier on Security · Jul 21, 2026 Medium surveillancefacial-recognitionprivacy
threat-intel Flock Safety kills acoustic system designed to detect 'human distress' Flock Safety has scrapped its acoustic gunshot detection system, initially designed to identify ‘human distress’ through audio analysis. The decision follows significant privacy concerns raised by the Electronic Frontier… The Record · Jul 20, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacycivil liberties
threat-intel On Flock License Plate Tracking Cameras A writer was mistakenly identified and tracked by Flock license plate cameras, leading to an arrest. The issue stemmed from Flock’s AI system flagging vehicles with similar alphanumeric plate structures, even when the fu… Schneier on Security · Jul 20, 2026 Medium USsurveillanceprivacylicense plate
threat-intel Senator calls on Rubio, Blanche to push back against Canadian surveillance legislation Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Trump administration to push back against Canadian legislation that could force U.S. tech companies to create backdoors and share user data, potentially compromising U.S. national security… The Record · Jul 16, 2026 High CAUSsurveillanceprivacyencryption
threat-intel LAPD sidelines relationship with license-plate reader company Flock Safety The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is pausing its relationship with Flock Safety, an ALPR camera company, due to concerns about data privacy, security, and control. The decision follows an inspector general’s audit… The Record · Jul 15, 2026 Medium alprsurveillanceprivacy
threat-intel A Video Screen That Is Also a Camera Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel ‘Fourier pixel’ that can both capture and emit light, mimicking a telescreen from Orwell’s *1984*. This technology has significant implications for surveillance and data c… Schneier on Security · Jul 15, 2026 Info surveillancedisplaylight field
threat-intel Europe revives law allowing big tech to scan for CSAM The European Parliament has revived a law allowing big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta to scan users' messages to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This move, driven by a procedural vote and conc… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 Medium privacyencryptionchild_protection
threat-intel License plate cameras may be next target after Supreme Court reins in location tracking A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding cell phone location history searches has raised significant concerns about the potential impact on license plate recognition (ALPR) technology. The court emphasized that indiscrimi… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 High alprsurveillancefourth amendment
threat-intel AI Surveillance and Social Progress This article explores the growing threat of AI-powered surveillance systems, particularly in China, and their potential to significantly erode personal freedoms and democratic progress. The author argues that these syste… Schneier on Security · Jul 10, 2026 High CHUSGEsurveillanceaifacial recognition
threat-intel Greek victims file lawsuit against Intellexa over Predator spyware Greek victims are suing Intellexa, the manufacturer of Predator spyware, seeking €7.6 million in compensation for privacy violations and data breaches. The spyware was allegedly used by the Greek government and intellige… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High GRsurveillancespywareprivacy
threat-intel European Parliament Member Investigating Spyware Was Hacked With Pegasus A report by Citizen Lab revealed that former European Parliament member Stelios Kouloglou was repeatedly hacked with the Pegasus spyware while investigating the use of commercial surveillance tools, including Pegasus. Th… The Hacker News · Jul 3, 2026 High UKGRRUspywarepegasusapple
threat-intel Spyware found on phone of European Parliament member probing it A former European Parliament member, Stelios Kouloglou, was repeatedly targeted with Pegasus spyware while investigating the misuse of commercial spyware. Citizen Lab researchers discovered the infections occurred during… The Record · Jul 3, 2026 High GRDERUspywarepegasuseuropean parliament
threat-intel Can Clothes Make You Invisible to Facial Recognition? This Dark Reading article details a research project spearheaded by Bill Swearingen aimed at developing clothing designs to evade facial recognition technology. Swearingen’s approach focuses on exploiting weaknesses in f… Dark Reading · Jun 29, 2026 Medium USfacial recognitionsurveillanceai
