Tag: spyware
  • Oct 13, 2023 |
  • Glyn Moody |
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Online Privacy, Online Security, Social Media, Surveillance,

Will the New European Media Freedom Act Mean Freedom to Spy on Journalists and Spread Disinformation?

The European Union’s important new law, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), is likely to have an impact well beyond the EU’s borders. Unfortunately, that impact will be negative in two important respects – the spread of disinformation, and the surveillance of journalists – unless last-minute changes are made. The EMFA is the latest in … Continue reading “Will the New European Media Freedom Act Mean Freedom to Spy on Journalists and Spread Disinformation?”

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  • Jul 22, 2021 |
  • Glyn Moody |
  • Censorship, Encryption, General Privacy News, Governments, Social Media, Surveillance,

What the Pegasus Spyware Leak Means for Surveillance, Smartphones & Encryption Backdoors

A few months ago, we wrote about dual-use surveillance systems – that is, technology that can be used for both peaceful and military purposes. The post discussed some limited efforts by the EU to prevent such technologies from being abused. A major new leak of alleged targets of one of the leading spyware companies, the … Continue reading “What the Pegasus Spyware Leak Means for Surveillance, Smartphones & Encryption Backdoors”

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  • Jan 2, 2019 |
  • Summer Hirst |
  • General Privacy News, Guides, Surveillance,

How to Know if You’re Being Tracked on the Internet

You just spoke to your family about how you need a new juicer. When you go online, you see ads for juicers everywhere. And you didn’t even search for a juicer online! Somehow, your conversations are being tracked to show you relevant ads. This is disturbing. You talk about a lot of things and you … Continue reading “How to Know if You’re Being Tracked on the Internet”

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How To Remove Adware

If you’re seeing popup ads on your computer, it might be infected by adware. While adware makes computer painfully slow with annoying ads, it can also contain spyware to track down your activities, which is why it’s important to remove it. Before we begin, you must know if you’re infected by adware. Here are some … Continue reading “How To Remove Adware”

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How to Prevent Spyware

If you’re annoyed by Instagram stalkers, imagine when someone takes stalking to another level. They can see your usernames and passwords, what you chat with others, the emails you send, and every little step you take online. This can be done with spyware. A cunning little piece of code that hides in your computer and … Continue reading “How to Prevent Spyware”

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  • Dec 1, 2018 |
  • Summer Hirst |
  • General Privacy News, Guides, Surveillance,

What is Spyware?

Spyware or spying software is something that keeps a track of your activities and informs someone about what you’ve been doing. While it may sound very James Bond like, it’s not all that glamorous. This spyware can be used to steal your bank or credit card information. And if you have a disgruntled ex, it … Continue reading “What is Spyware?”

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  • Nov 30, 2018 |
  • Sean Doyle |
  • General Privacy News, Guides,

What is Malware? 5 Tips for Malware Protection

Malware is a term used to describe a malicious program or code that was written with the intent to cause harm to a computer system, smartphone, tablet, or other device. Malware is defined as any kind of software that corrupts computer system, gathers sensitive information, and gains access to private computer systems and networks. There … Continue reading “What is Malware? 5 Tips for Malware Protection”

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  • Jul 23, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • Censorship, Cybersecurity, General Privacy News, Governments,

In Xinjiang, China, police have set up checkpoints to ensure that the government-mandated “Jingwang” spyware is installed

In Xinjiang, China, citizens are being forced to install a targeted surveillance mobile app called Jingwang. Additionally, the government has set up random checkpoints on the streets to check whether the spyware is properly installed on your smartphone. On July 10th, mobile phone users in the region received a notification letting them know that they … Continue reading “In Xinjiang, China, police have set up checkpoints to ensure that the government-mandated “Jingwang” spyware is installed”

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