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Best podcasts about Stalkerware

Latest podcast episodes about Stalkerware

Cyber Security Headlines
Stalkerware company breach, Microsoft Zero Day, Global Jira attack

Cyber Security Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 9:37


Stalkerware company SpyX suffers data breach Nation-state groups hit organizations with Microsoft Windows zero-day Swiss telecom Ascom the latest victim of HellCat's Jira campaign Thanks to this week episode sponsor, DeleteMe Data brokers bypass online safety measures to sell your name, address, and social security number to scammers. DeleteMe scours the web to find – and remove – your private information before it gets into the wrong hands by scanning for exposed information, and completing opt-outs and removals.   With over 100 Million personal listings removed, DeleteMe is your trusted privacy solution for online safety. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/CISO and use promo code CISO at checkout.  Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast
Privacy Q&A. The Rise Of Stalkerware Apps. Lena Ghamrawi, Quora.

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 5:40


Lena Ghamrawi, Senior Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer at Quora, is the founder of The Privacy Coach, where she provides career coaching services to help folks pave their privacy path. In this episode, Ghamrawi joins host Taylor Fox to discuss the rise of stalkerware, or spyware, apps, and how other similar apps pose a threat to women's safety. For more about Lena, visit https://lenaghamrawi.com. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Random but Memorable
Social Media Bad Habits with Tracy Chou from Block Party

Random but Memorable

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 59:57


How can we reimagine social media to make it safer for everyone? Tracy Chou is on a mission to do just that. Join Block Party founder, Tracy Chou, as she sits down with Roo to share her thoughts on privacy in an always online world and what led her to create Privacy Party: A tool that's reshaping the way we use social media and giving power back to the user.

Consumer Tech Update
Get rid of stalkerware

Consumer Tech Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 6:30


Is someone using software to secretly tracking your phone? Here's how to spot the signs. 

Tech Gumbo
CrowdStrike Details, Trump Shooter's Phone, Stalkerware

Tech Gumbo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 22:08


The Question of the Week: How can our society minimize the effects of such things as the CrowdStrike Tech outages recently? News and Updates: CrowdStrike: Who are they, Who was affected, What caused the crash, Lessons learned FBI gets into Trump shooter's smartphone Stalkerware: What is it?, How do you get it?, How do you get rid of it?

Tech News Weekly (MP3)
TNW 345: Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring - HomePods, Cellebrite, Stalkerware Apps

Tech News Weekly (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 61:28


What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18. Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users. And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy Savvides Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Tech News Weekly (Video HI)
TNW 345: Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring - HomePods, Cellebrite, Stalkerware Apps

Tech News Weekly (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 61:28


What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18. Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users. And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy Savvides Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Tech News Weekly (Video LO)
TNW 345: Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring - HomePods, Cellebrite, Stalkerware Apps

Tech News Weekly (Video LO)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 61:28


What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18. Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users. And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy Savvides Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Tech News Weekly (Video HD)
TNW 345: Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring - HomePods, Cellebrite, Stalkerware Apps

Tech News Weekly (Video HD)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 61:28


What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18. Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users. And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy Savvides Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Info Matters
At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy

Info Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 35:28


Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer and most recently, a senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C. She is a research fellow at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab. How facial recognition technology works [4:09]Use of facial recognition technology by government agencies [8:02]Use of facial recognition technologies in the private sector [10:15] Stalkerware and facial recognition technology [15:07] Impact of biased algorithms on historically marginalized groups [17:40]Public anonymity as an essential privacy right [22:00]Facial recognition and mugshot databases, guidance for police in Ontario [25:22]The option to roll back facial recognition systems [29:30]Guardrails and protections in contracts with third party vendors [32:12]Resources:Your Face Belongs to Us, Kashmir HillGender Shades, Joy BuolamwiniWrongfully Accused by an Algorithm (Kashmir Hill, The New York Times, August 3, 2020)Another Arrest, and Jail Time, Due to a Bad Facial Recognition Match (Kashmir Hill, The New York Times, January 6, 2021)Facial Recognition and Mugshot Databases: Guidance for Police in Ontario (IPC guidance)R. v. Bykovets (Supreme Court of Canada decision)IPC Strategic Priorities 2021-2025Next-Generation Law Enforcement(IPC resources)Info Matters is a podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. We dive into conversations with people from all walks of life and hear stories about the access and privacy issues that matter most to them. If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a rating or a review. Have an access to information or privacy topic you want to learn more about? Interested in being a guest on the show? Send us a tweet @IPCinfoprivacy or email us at podcast@ipc.on.ca.  The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the IPC does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this podcast, and information from this podcast should not be used or reproduced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. None of the information, opinions and recommendations presented in this podcast bind the IPC's Tribunal that may be called upon to independently investigate and decide upon an individual complaint or appeal based on the specific facts and unique circumstances of a given case.

It Could Happen Here
Stalkerware ft. maia arson crimew

It Could Happen Here

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 34:39 Transcription Available


Robert and Mia talk with famed No Fly List hacker maia arson crimew about the shady industry of stalkerware, spy software that allows people to spy on their victims' devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition
Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised?

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 7:01


A consumer-grade spyware operation called TheTruthSpy poses an ongoing security and privacy risk to thousands of people whose Android devices are unknowingly compromised with its mobile surveillance apps, not least due to a simple security flaw that its operators never fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Precious Data
Smartphonebeveiliging in tijden van dreiging.

My Precious Data

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 41:20


Het is een bijna niet te bevatten cijfer: iedere dag komen er 10.000 kwaadaardige Android apps online. Dat is elke 8 seconden een geïnfecteerde app. En voor alle iPhone-bezitters die zich nu veilig wanen: spyware richt zich vooral op iOS-gebruikers omdat Android daar beter tegen beschermd is. Het zijn slechts twee voorbeelden van de lange lijst van gevaren waar smartphonegebruikers dagelijks aan blootgesteld worden. Van phishing via SMS tot Quishing (phishing via QR-codes) en van malafide apps tot stalkerware – de dreiging komt uit verschillende hoeken. Omdat we onze smartphone inmiddels voor veel (zo niet alle) zaken in ons dagelijks leven gebruiken, is het niet vreemd dat hackers zich steeds meer op dat device richten.Het goede nieuws is dat je als gebruiker zelf al behoorlijk wat (eenvoudige) maatregelen kan nemen om beter beveiligd te zijn. En ook de ontwikkelaars van smartphone-software doen er alles aan om hun software zo veilig mogelijk te houden en brengen regelmatig updates uit. Maar dan moet je die update wel installeren (dat is alvast een eerste tip om problemen te voorkomen). In deze aflevering geeft Security Evangelist Eddy Willems nog meer tips om je smartphone zo goed mogelijk te beveiligen. Daarnaast gaat hij in op de laatste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van smartphonebeveiliging, bijvoorbeeld over de consequenties die de EU's Digital Markets Act heeft voor de iOS App Store. Apple kan door deze nieuwe wetgeving namelijk niet meer zo strikt als voorheen controleren welke software geïnstalleerd kan worden op een Apple device. 

What the Hack with Adam Levin
Episode 134: EFF's Eva Galperin Is Not the Pope of Fighting Stalkerware (But She Is)

What the Hack with Adam Levin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 45:16


Privacy matters for most of us, but it can be a matter of life and death for some especially when it comes to stalkerware. Electronic Frontier Foundation director of cybersecurity Eva Galperin joined us this week to teach us about the way too common software that can be used to track your every move. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition
Stalkerware apps PhoneSpector and Highster appear to shut down

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 4:45


The makers of two phone surveillance services appear to have shuttered after the owner agreed to settle state accusations of illegally promoting spyware that his companies developed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forensic Focus
Protecting Victims From Stalkerware And Tech-Enabled Abuse

Forensic Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 55:54


Si and Desi talk to Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Emma Pickering, Head of Tech and Economic Abuse at Refuge. They discuss the impact of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) in cases of domestic abuse. They highlight the prevalence of tech-enabled abuse, such as the use of stalkerware, and the need for comprehensive support and safety plans for survivors. They also talk about the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting these cases, as well as the importance of training and awareness in addressing tech-enabled abuse. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between organizations, tech developers, and law enforcement to effectively combat domestic abuse. Show Notes: Apple Support: How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe -  https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/how-safety-check-works-ips2aad835e1/web IBM: Five Technology Design Principles to Combat Domestic Abuse - https://www.ibm.com/policy/five-technology-design-principles-to-combat-domestic-abuse/ EFF: Today The UK Parliament Undermined The Privacy, Security, And Freedom Of All Internet Users - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/09/today-uk-parliament-undermined-privacy-security-and-freedom-all-internet-users Wesley Mission: More support to help escape family violence - https://www.wesleymission.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/helping-people-most-in-need/housing-and-accommodation/wesley-emergency-relief/more-support-to-help-escape-family-violence/ Refuge: How we can help you - https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/ Electronic Frontier Foundation - https://www.eff.org/

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
FLOSS Weekly 752: Stalkers Beware

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 67:25


Cooper Quintin of the EFF treats Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman to plenty of wisdom about the extremes of constant personal privacy exposure online, and how some of the worst threats can come from people you know. The stalkerware industry that allows people to spy on victims easily. How can we truly decentralize social media? The expanding data broker industry. Effective mitigation like encryption tools and pushing for privacy laws. Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email floss@twit.tv. Thanks to Lullabot's Jeff Robbins, web designer and musician, for our theme music. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

FLOSS Weekly (MP3)
FLOSS Weekly 752: Stalkers Beware - Cooper Quintin on Personal Privacy and TOR University Challenge

FLOSS Weekly (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 67:25


Cooper Quintin of the EFF treats Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman to plenty of wisdom about the extremes of constant personal privacy exposure online, and how some of the worst threats can come from people you know. The stalkerware industry that allows people to spy on victims easily. How can we truly decentralize social media? The expanding data broker industry. Effective mitigation like encryption tools and pushing for privacy laws. Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email floss@twit.tv. Thanks to Lullabot's Jeff Robbins, web designer and musician, for our theme music. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

TWiT Bits (MP3)
FLOSS Clip: What Are Threat Models?

TWiT Bits (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 7:31


On FLOSS Weekly, Cooper Quintin speaks with Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman about threat modeling for better online security and privacy. For more, check out FLOSS Weekly: https://twit.tv/floss/752 Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)
FLOSS Weekly 752: Stalkers Beware

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 67:25


Cooper Quintin of the EFF treats Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman to plenty of wisdom about the extremes of constant personal privacy exposure online, and how some of the worst threats can come from people you know. The stalkerware industry that allows people to spy on victims easily. How can we truly decentralize social media? The expanding data broker industry. Effective mitigation like encryption tools and pushing for privacy laws. Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email floss@twit.tv. Thanks to Lullabot's Jeff Robbins, web designer and musician, for our theme music. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

TWiT Bits (Video HD)
FLOSS Clip: What Are Threat Models?

TWiT Bits (Video HD)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 7:31


On FLOSS Weekly, Cooper Quintin speaks with Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman about threat modeling for better online security and privacy. For more, check out FLOSS Weekly: https://twit.tv/floss/752 Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

FLOSS Weekly (Video HD)
FLOSS Weekly 752: Stalkers Beware - Cooper Quintin on Personal Privacy and TOR University Challenge

FLOSS Weekly (Video HD)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 67:25


Cooper Quintin of the EFF treats Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman to plenty of wisdom about the extremes of constant personal privacy exposure online, and how some of the worst threats can come from people you know. The stalkerware industry that allows people to spy on victims easily. How can we truly decentralize social media? The expanding data broker industry. Effective mitigation like encryption tools and pushing for privacy laws. Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman Guest: Cooper Quintin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email floss@twit.tv. Thanks to Lullabot's Jeff Robbins, web designer and musician, for our theme music. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Digital Crime - Auf digitaler Spurensuche
Kompakt: So schützt du dich vor digitalem Stalking

Digital Crime - Auf digitaler Spurensuche

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 4:09


Wir alle hinterlassen Spuren in der digitalen Welt. Doch was wenn jemand ihnen folgt und dir damit dein Leben zur Hölle macht? In der neuesten Episode geben wir dir Tipps, mit denen du dich vor digitalem Stalking schützen kannst und wie sich Stalkerware auf deinem Smartphone bemerkbar macht.

Digital Crime - Auf digitaler Spurensuche
Getrackt und gestalkt: Wenn digitale Spuren zum Alptraum werden

Digital Crime - Auf digitaler Spurensuche

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 22:33


In einer Zeit, in der unsere persönlichen Daten leichter zugänglich sind als je zuvor, wächst die Bedrohung digitaler Überwachung. So bieten moderne Kommunikationsmittel Stalkern nahezu unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten, ihre Opfer auszuspionieren. Begleitet Moderatorin Mag und unsere Experten, wenn sie sich in dieser Folge mit den Auswirkungen und Gefahren sogenannter Stalkerware befassen.

Transatlantic Cable Podcast
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #314

Transatlantic Cable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 27:31


Episode 314 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast starts with news that another the infamous Lapsu$ is now behind bars. The gang were responsible for some of the more audacious hacks of 2022, including Rock Star games, Uber and even Nvidia.  From there discussion moves to news that CLOP are continuing to distribute stolen data from their attacks. To wrap up, the team look at publication from 404 Media which dives into the murky world of credit header theft and a stalkerware application dubbed ‘WebDetective' was recently hacked, with all their server data being deleted.  If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  Lapsus$: Court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree Clop Ransomware Group Leaks Data of MOVEit Victims The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15 A Brazilian phone spyware was hacked and victims' devices ‘deleted' from server

Smashing Security
Barbie and the stalking spouse

Smashing Security

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 37:52


Carole takes us into the sinister side of Barbie, while Graham describes a stalkerware operation that has been spilling its secrets.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:SpyHide couldn't hide forever - Maia arson crimew.Spyhide stalkerware is spying on tens of thousands of phones - ​TechCrunch.Coalition against Stalkerware.Use Google Play Protect to help keep your apps safe and your data private - Google.Eyeing Barbie movie download? Beware of online scam, says McAfee - Tech News.A Complete History of the Barbie Movie - Vanity Fair.20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Barbie - Readers Digest.Influencer's 'Honest Review' of 'Barbie' Goes Viral - Newsweek.How scammers are using ‘Barbie' craze to steal personal information - The Hill.‘Barbie' Box Office to Blast Past $700M Globally After Record Week - The Hollywood Reporter.Scammers Love Barbie: Fake Videos Promote Bogus Ticket Offers That Steal Personal Info - McAfee.History vs Hollywood.Weird: The Al Yankovic story - History vs Hollywood.The News Meeting - Tortoise podcasts.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn't secure it can't access your cloud apps. It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!Hunters – A SOC platform, built to empower your security team to reduce risk, complexity and costs.

Lock and Code
Spy vs. spy: Exploring the LetMeSpy hack, with maia arson crimew

Lock and Code

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 38:45


The language of a data breach, no matter what company gets hit, is largely the same. There's the stolen data—be it email addresses, credit card numbers, or even medical records. There are the users—unsuspecting, everyday people who, through no fault of their own, mistakenly put their trust into a company, platform, or service to keep their information safe. And there are, of course, the criminals. Some operate in groups. Some act alone. Some steal data as a means of extortion. Others steal it as a point of pride. All of them, it appears, take something that isn't theirs. But what happens if a cybercriminal takes something that may have already been stolen? In late June, a mobile app that can, without consent, pry into text messages, monitor call logs, and track GPS location history, warned its users that its services had been hacked. Email addresses, telephone numbers, and the content of messages were swiped, but how they were originally collected requires scrutiny. That's because the app itself, called LetMeSpy, is advertised as a parental and employer monitoring app, to be installed on the devices of other people that LetMeSpy users want to track. Want to read your child's text messages? LetMeSpy says it can help. Want to see where they are? LetMeSpy says it can do that, too. What about employers who are interested in the vague idea of "control and safety" of their business? Look no further than LetMeSpy, of course. While LetMeSpy's website tells users that "phone control without your knowledge and consent may be illegal in your country," (it is in the US and many, many others) the app also claims that it can hide itself from view from the person being tracked. And that feature, in particular, is one of the more tell-tale signs of "stalkerware." Stalkerware is a term used by the cybersecurity industry to describe mobile apps, primarily on Android, that can access a device's text messages, photos, videos, call records, and GPS locations without the device owner knowing about said surveillance. These types of apps can also automatically record every phone call made and received by a device, turn off a device's WiFi, and take control of the device's camera and microphone to snap photos or record audio—all without the victim knowing that their phone has been compromised. Stalkerware poses a serious threat—particularly to survivors of domestic abuse—and Malwarebytes has defended users against these types of apps for years. But the hacking of an app with similar functionality raises questions. Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with the hacktivist and security blogger maia arson crimew about the data that was revealed in LetMeSpy's hack, the almost-clumsy efforts by developers to make and market these apps online, and whether this hack—and others in the past—are "good." "I'm the person on the podcast who can say 'We should hack things,' because I don't work for Malwarebytes. But the thing is, I don't think there really is any other way to get info in this industry."Tune in today. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, plus whatever preferred podcast platform you use.For all our cybersecurity coverage, visit Malwarebytes Labs at malwarebytes.com/blog.Show notes and...

Hacked
Stalking Stalkerware, FTX Spending Sprees, and the Uncertain Future of AI Game Dev

Hacked

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 63:49


On this chat episode we talk about recent public disclosures revealing all the wild stuff FTX bought, the hacking of LetMeSpy and the world of stalkerware, and a Reddit post that revealed a major shift in the use of AI generated assets in video games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 5:05! Daily cybersecurity and open source briefing
Episode #176 - American Tech Used by Chinese to Spy on Americans; Stalkerware App Suffers Data Breach; US Cyber Command's “Under Advisement”; Real or Fake? It's up to you to decide

It's 5:05! Daily cybersecurity and open source briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 9:29


Resources for this episode available at 505updates.com. From Hillary Coover in Washington, DC: Many of you might be thinking enough with the Chinese balloon story, but did you know it was fitted with American technology?From Edwin Kwan in Sydney, Australia: It's bad enough when apps you use suffers a data breach. It's worse when apps you didn't know you have gets breached. From Katy Craig in San Diego, California: US Cyber Command's team of tech savvy military and civilian experts known as "Under Advisement", is set to double in size over the next year. Under Advisement's role complements the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencies Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.From Mark Miller in New York City: Last week an article in the New York Times evaluated the accuracy of a set of five AI detection tools for evaluating images. In the best case scenario, 20% incorrectly identified whether an image was AI generated or not. In the worst case, all evaluation engines were incorrect. From Sourced Network Production in New York city. "It's 5:05". I'm Pokie Huang. Today is Monday, July 3rd. Here's the full story behind today's cyber security and open source headlines...

LINUX Unplugged
516: The Fixer-Upper

LINUX Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 69:13


Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation. Plus, Wes has a new device, and Brent wants answers.

English Academic Vocabulary Booster
1473. 96 Academic Words Reference from "Eva Galperin: What you need to know about stalkerware | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 86:33


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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
001 - Stalkerware and the Data Collector

The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 28:03


This episode was recorded on March 10th 2023.Follow me on Twitter @privacypodShow Links:Stalkerware: https://www.theregister.com/2023/02/07/stalkerware_developer_fined/IntelTechniques (List of People Search Sites): https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.htmlThis week's privacy tips:1. Privacy check-up / opt-out from people search sites2. Establish a Revocable Living Trust. Be sure to hire an estate planning attorney.3. Custom domains with Namecheap and add privacy.4. Setup a private mailbox with UPS.5. Use Privacy.com for virtual payment cards.6. MySudo virtual phone numbers. Stop being tracked, and avoid SIM swap attacks!7. Use SimpleMobile or Mint for a pre-paid cellphone option.Not Sponsors:https://www.privacy.com/https://mysudo.com/https://www.namecheap.com/Intro music: The Lockdown“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - 1984 by George Orwell

Intego Mac Podcast
Episode 271: Stalkerware, Gatekeeper Vulnerabilities, and No Mac Pro for Christmas

Intego Mac Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 27:28


Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change. Show Notes: Microsoft discovers new Gatekeeper bypass; Apple updates past security advisories Apple also patched a zero-day vulnerability last week (that was previously patched for iOS only) Xnspy stalkerware spied on thousands of iPhones and Android devices Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware Apple Considering Dropping Requirement for iPhone Web Browsers to Use WebKit Apple Expands Do-It-Yourself Repair Program to Desktop Macs With M1 Chips and Studio Display It might be time for Apple to throw in the towel on the Mac Pro Apple Pushing to Launch Search Engine to Rival Google Safari Search & Privacy Anker's Eufy deleted these 10 privacy promises instead of answering our questions Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say Apple Home security camera and doorbell compatibility Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Tech Policy Grind
Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation and Prevention: A Very Merry CYBER CON Recap [Episode 24]

Tech Policy Grind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 36:43


Missed our exciting CYBER CON event with the WiCyS Privacy, Law, and Policy Affiliate?The Tech Policy Grind has you covered. Foundry Fellows Reema Moussa, Allyson McReynolds, Grant Versfeld & Lama Mohammed discuss highlights from the Foundry's first ever virtual cybersecurity convention, starring Amie D'souza, Josephine Wolff, Kassi Burns, Eva Galperin and Siena Anstis. They chat about the event's key theme; cybersecurity risk mitigation in law and policy, as well as particular practices around of cyber insurance, cyber hygiene for lawyers, and spyware. Coming soon from the Foundry: keep an eye out for the next round of applications to become a Foundry Fellow! If you'd like to sponsor an episode or propose a guest for the show, get in touch with us: foundrypodcasts@ilpfoundry.us If you'd like to support the show, consider donating to the Foundry; you can do so here. Resources Mentioned: Scraping Suit Hinges On When LinkedIn Discovered Violations [Law360]

To The Point - Cybersecurity
On Digital Privacy and Stopping Stalkerware with Eva Galperin

To The Point - Cybersecurity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 49:04


Joining the podcast this week is Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). She is also the co-founder of the Coalition Against Stalkerware and has long been a champion for providing privacy and security for vulnerable populations around the world. “What is stalkerware?” many may ask. Stalkerware is considered a more personal way of invading someone's privacy such as using malware to track a person's activity on a device. Eva shares insights from her many years on the frontlines of digital privacy both educating the broader population on how to protect oneself while also navigating the labyrinth of new regulations and laws being created that impact digital privacy of the future. Be sure to visit StopStalkerware.org to learn more! Eva Galperin is EFF's Director of Cybersecurity Prior to 2007, when she came to work for EFF, Eva worked in security and IT in Silicon Valley and earned degrees in Political Science and International Relations from SFSU. Her work is primarily focused on providing privacy and security for vulnerable populations around the world. To that end, she has applied the combination of her political science and technical background to everything from organizing EFF's Tor Relay Challenge, to writing privacy and security training materials (including Surveillance Self Defense and the Digital First Aid Kit), and publishing research on malware in Syria, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan. Since 2018, she has worked on addressing the digital privacy and security needs of survivors or domestic abuse. She is also a co-founder of the Coalition Against Stalkerware. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e203

Troy Hunt's Weekly Update Podcast

Kids, Stalkerware and Parental Supervision; Breaches and Controversies; Making Spammers' Lives Hell with Password Purgatory; Sponsored by Cloudflare https://www.troyhunt.com/weekly-update-307/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

podcast – #セキュリティのアレ
第144回 条例改正とマクロ遮断と全部乗せ漏洩の影響!スペシャル

podcast – #セキュリティのアレ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022


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Adventures of Alice & Bob
Ep. 08 – The Fight to Destroy Stalkerware // Eva Galperin

Adventures of Alice & Bob

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 58:42


Today's episode is hosted by James and Karl. They talk to Eva Galperin, the Director of Cybersecurity at EFF, about her efforts fighting against nation-state cyber attacks, why she switched her focus from APTs to stalkerware, and how she worked with a Maryland senator to pass a bill that will require law enforcement agencies to learn, as part of their standard training, how-to recognize cyberstalking, and understand the criminal laws concerning electronic surveillance and tracking. See what you can do to fight against stalkerware by going to https://www.eff.org/

Cyber.RAR
Expert Interview: Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Cyberspace

Cyber.RAR

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 46:33


Michaela dives deeper into the nexus of cyber and vulnerable populations through an interview with Eva Galperin, the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Listen in on our conversation about stalkerware, privacy, and activism! Listen to the end of the episode to hear what the Cyber.RAR team is up to (plus the prospect of Season 2!?). If you'd like to reach out to us, send an email to cyberRAR.podcast@gmail.com!Girls Lean Back Everywhere: The Law of Obscenity and the Assault on Genius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girls_Lean_Back_EverywhereMaryland SB 134: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/04/victory-maryland-police-must-now-be-trained-recognize-stalkerwareResources for vulnerable populations: --EFF: https://www.eff.org/pages/tools --Access Now: https://www.accessnow.org/help/ --Department of Homeland Security: https://www.ready.gov/cybersecurity --Consumer Reports: https://securityplanner.consumerreports.org/

Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor
IoT Data Creates Frankenstein Profiles Claiming to Be You

Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 53:57


There are an estimated 20 – 30 billion “smart” internet of things (IoT) devices currently used in the world. Most of them are listening devices, meaning everything heard within the vicinity of the device is sent to cloud systems, analyzed, and actions are taken. This number is projected to increase to 75 – 100 billion by 2025. This data and results of artificial analysis (AI) using the words and conversations of people, and sounds, in the vicinity of the device are sent to numerous, sometimes thousands, of other third parties who then perform their own data AI and take even more actions. In most cases profiles about the individuals are made using the IoT data and AI results that are used for making many assumptions about, then taking activities impacting, the associated individuals. Targeted marketing. Loan rates and approvals. Health determinations. Deciding who is a good or bad parent. Identifying pregnancies. The list is unlimited. Even real-life activities described in science fiction, such as determining those who, in the future, are likely to commit crimes, likely to get a disease, or likely to have some other significant impact. These projections are also sent to numerous entities. Those can include law enforcement, government agencies, home owners associations, political campaigns, marketers (of course!), and many others. Even ransomware gangs and other criminals are using these digital profiles to target their victims. Wait, it gets worse! Around 10% - 25% of AI results are incorrect. And when considering people of color, this number increases, due to continuing problems with bias in AI. That translates to 2 – 7.5 billion current devices sending data about those in the vicinity of the devices, who then are having erroneous profiles made about them. And, possibly actions are being taken that will harm them in some way as a result. Digital personas that are Frankenstein creations resulting from often faulty AI resulting from the use of audio voices of others, and sounds around you! In this episode, Dr. Joseph Turow, author of “The Voice Catchers: How Marketers Listen In to Exploit Your Feelings, Your Privacy, and Your Wallet,” discusses his in-depth and insightful research into this topic. Dr. Turow also provides many examples, and also provides some very good advice. Please join us for a very interesting and informative discussion! #IoT #IoTPrivacy #IoTSecurity #Stalkerware #JosephTurow #TheVoiceCatchers #VoiceAnalysis #Surveillance #AI #PersonalData #MonetizingPeople

Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor
IoT Data Creates Frankenstein Profiles Claiming to Be You

Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 53:57


There are an estimated 20 – 30 billion “smart” internet of things (IoT) devices currently used in the world. Most of them are listening devices, meaning everything heard within the vicinity of the device is sent to cloud systems, analyzed, and actions are taken. This number is projected to increase to 75 – 100 billion by 2025. This data and results of artificial analysis (AI) using the words and conversations of people, and sounds, in the vicinity of the device are sent to numerous, sometimes thousands, of other third parties who then perform their own data AI and take even more actions. In most cases profiles about the individuals are made using the IoT data and AI results that are used for making many assumptions about, then taking activities impacting, the associated individuals. Targeted marketing. Loan rates and approvals. Health determinations. Deciding who is a good or bad parent. Identifying pregnancies. The list is unlimited. Even real-life activities described in science fiction, such as determining those who, in the future, are likely to commit crimes, likely to get a disease, or likely to have some other significant impact. These projections are also sent to numerous entities. Those can include law enforcement, government agencies, home owners associations, political campaigns, marketers (of course!), and many others. Even ransomware gangs and other criminals are using these digital profiles to target their victims. Wait, it gets worse! Around 10% - 25% of AI results are incorrect. And when considering people of color, this number increases, due to continuing problems with bias in AI. That translates to 2 – 7.5 billion current devices sending data about those in the vicinity of the devices, who then are having erroneous profiles made about them. And, possibly actions are being taken that will harm them in some way as a result. Digital personas that are Frankenstein creations resulting from often faulty AI resulting from the use of audio voices of others, and sounds around you! In this episode, Dr. Joseph Turow, author of “The Voice Catchers: How Marketers Listen In to Exploit Your Feelings, Your Privacy, and Your Wallet,” discusses his in-depth and insightful research into this topic. Dr. Turow also provides many examples, and also provides some very good advice. Please join us for a very interesting and informative discussion! #IoT #IoTPrivacy #IoTSecurity #Stalkerware #JosephTurow #TheVoiceCatchers #VoiceAnalysis #Surveillance #AI #PersonalData #MonetizingPeople

Transatlantic Cable Podcast
Transatlantic Cable podcast #255

Transatlantic Cable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 50:46


Episode 255 of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with discussions around stalkerware, in particular a piece of software that's been found leaking photos and other personal data on its website. From there, the team discuss a story around the US government tapping travel companies in order to track suspects. As we move on, discussions get a tad more ethereal, shall we say. First up is talk around how it might be possible (in the next 10 years or so) to digitally replicate yourself online – as to why you'd want to do this is anybody's guess. To wrap up, the team discuss a recent (potentially massive) story about a Google engineer who was recently put on paid leave from the company as he believes one of its AI programs has become sentient.   If that's whet your appetite for more stories like this, be sure to subscribe! Android Stalkerware ‘TheTruthSpy' Exposing Images of Children Online U.S. Gov Ordered Travel Companies To Spy On Russian Hacker And Report His Whereabouts Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade Google engineer put on leave after saying AI chatbot has become sentient

Forensic Focus
The EFF's Eva Galperin on Using DFIR Skills To Help Victims of Stalkerware and Abuse

Forensic Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 22:22


In this episode, we highlight some of the hidden barriers to digital forensics professionals' ability to use their skills to help victims of stalking and domestic violence: how abuse dynamics keep victims from reporting to police, how police and courts can actually fuel the problem, and how emotionally difficult offering assistance can be. At the same time, though, the work can be deeply rewarding, and Eva offers a few resources for educating yourself on how these dynamics work.

Privacy is the New Celebrity
Ep 16 - Eva Galperin on Stalkerware, Tech-enabled Abuse, and Taking Back the Power of Privacy

Privacy is the New Celebrity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 36:25 Transcription Available


In episode 16, Lucy Kind interviews Eva Galperin, the director of cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an international non-profit digital rights group that promotes online civil liberties. Eva leads EFF's Threat Lab, where one of her focuses includes eradicating "stalkerware" - spyware used for domestic abuse. Eva explains how private companies are profiting by selling malware that allows abusers to track everything a victim does on their device.  She breaks down how these virtual risks lead to real-world harms, and why it's so important to design technology for the most marginalized members of society.

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
Break The Shackles Of Stalkerware | A Conversation With Martijn Grooten | Your Everyday Cyber With Limor Kessem And Diana Kelley

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 25:06


Stalkerware can monitor all of your device activity. Martijn Grooten, Coordinator The Coalition Against Stalkerware talks us through what to do if you're being cyberstalked.Stalkerware is software that is installed by abusers and predators on a victim's device without their consent. Stalkerware can monitor your emails, texts, social media posts, phone conversations and browsing history. Unfortunately, the solution may not be as simple as deleting the app, if you can even find it. But there are ways to protect yourself.Conversation highlights:What stalkerware is and doesWhether or not stalkerware is legalHow stalkers install it on devicesWhy you might not want to delete it immediatelySteps you can take online and IRL to protect yourselfWhere and how to report if you are in an abusive relationship and need help________________________________GuestMartijn GrootenOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/martijngrooten/________________________________HostsLimor KessemOn ITSPmagazine  

The Hacker Mind
EP 30: Surviving Stalkerware

The Hacker Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 58:57


What role does technology play in facilitating intimate partner abuse? What role might the security industry have in identifying or even stopping it? Martijn Grooten and Lodrina Cherne join the The Hacker Mind podcast to discuss their Black Hat USA 2021 presentation. They talk about how software and IoT companies can avoid becoming the next Black Mirror episode and share resources that can help survivors (and those who want to help them) deal with the technology issues that can be associated with technologically facilitated abuse. 

TED Talks Daily
What you need to know about stalkerware | Eva Galperin

TED Talks Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 12:30


"Full access to a person's phone is the next best thing to full access to a person's mind," says cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin. In an urgent talk, she describes the emerging danger of stalkerware -- software designed to spy on someone by gaining access to their devices without their knowledge -- and calls on antivirus companies to recognize these programs as malicious in order to discourage abusers and protect victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
Ending Stalkerware | A Conversation With Eva Galperin | The Changemaking With Chloé Messdaghi

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 34:40


Stalkerware is an exceptionally terrifying tool that allows someone without permission to creep & access one's mind... and it's easy to get and use. Changemaker Eva Galperin is trying to stop it.1 out of 10 Americans have admitted to using stalkerware to spy on their partner or ex. The number is likely higher than 1 out of 10. It's common to get a hold of and use it without being technical at all. Eva recognized the lack of support for victims, and decided it's time to change it. So, she joined forces with others to form the Coalition Against Stalkerware.Learn more about the organization: https://stopstalkerware.org______________________________GuestEva GalperinOn Twitter

Sophos Podcasts
S3 Ep39.5: A conversation with Eva Galperin

Sophos Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 39:38


In this special splintersode, Kimberly Truong talks to Eva Galperin, Director of Security at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Eva's TED talk mentioned in the podcast: What you need to know about Stalkerware. Original music by Edith Mudge Got questions/suggestions/stories to share? Email tips@sophos.com Twitter @NakedSecurity Instagram @NakedSecurity

Let's Know Things
Stalkerware

Let's Know Things

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 37:21


This week we talk about the Selectric bug, keylogging, and parental monitoring apps.We also discuss Absher, mSpy, and security updates. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe