overvaking

https://www.zdnet.com/article/kazakhstan-government-is-now-intercepting-all-https-traffic/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/bluetooth-vulnerability-can-be-exploited-to-track-and-id-iphone-smartwatch-microsoft-tablet-users/

A flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol may expose modern device users to tracking and could leak their ID

can be used to spy on users despite native OS protections that are in place

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-office-365-banned-in-german-schools-over-privacy-fears/

“if data is sent to Microsoft in the US, it is subject to US mass-surveillance laws. This is illegal under EU law.”

https://theintercept.com/2019/07/11/china-surveillance-google-ibm-semptian/

Chinese state security agencies are likely using the technology to target human rights activists, pro-democracy advocates, and critics of President Xi Jinping’s regime

https://www.zdnet.com/article/nasa-hacked-because-of-unauthorized-raspberry-pi-connected-to-its-network/

NASA described the hackers as an “advanced persistent threat,” a term generally used for nation-state hacking groups.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-48552907

https://idlewords.com/2019/06/the_new_wilderness.htm

https://thebaffler.com/downstream/big-mood-machine-pelly

Spotify’s enormous access to mood-based data is a pillar of its value to brands and advertisers, allowing them to target ads on Spotify by moods and emotions.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/13/whatsapp-exploit-let-attackers-install-government-grade-spyware-on-phones/

The spyware in question that was detected as having been installed was Israel-based NSO Group’s Pegasus

https://www.ft.com/content/4da1117e-756c-11e9-be7d-6d846537acab

attackers were able to install surveillance software on to both iPhones and Android phones by ringing up targets using the app’s phone call function.