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Tag: Surveillance tools

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FBI Wiretap System Breach: Cyberattack Exposes Federal Surveillance Weaknesses

09 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

In February 2024, cyber attackers infiltrated the FBI’s Digital Collection System Network, a platform supporting wiretaps and surveillance tools. The breach, accessed via a vendor, underscores rising threats to federal law enforcement systems from both state-backed and criminal hackers.

#FBI breach | #Cybersecurity | #Surveillance tools

Predator Spyware Silently Hides iPhone Camera and Mic Activity

21 Feb 2026 news

Predator spyware leverages deep system hooks to suppress iOS camera and microphone activity dots, allowing covert surveillance on iPhones without user knowledge.

#Predator spyware | #iOS privacy | #surveillance tools

Ghost in the Chat: Delivery Receipts Turn Messaging Apps into Spy Tools

08 Dec 2025 news

A silent flaw in WhatsApp and Signal lets hackers exploit delivery receipts to monitor billions of users without their knowledge. From tracking sleep schedules to draining batteries, this invisible threat targets everyone from everyday users to government officials.

#Surveillance Tools | #Delivery Receipts | #Cybersecurity Risks