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Google and Amazon want all smart home devices to report every user activity to them – archived source

Your Smart Light Can Tell Amazon and Google When You Go to Bed Matthew Day – Published on 3:30 PM IST, 12 Feb 2019 (Bloomberg) — As Amazon.com Inc. and Google work to place their smart speakers at the center of the internet-connected home, both technology giants are expanding the amount of data they gather about customers […]
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Google enables undocumented microphones in IoT devices

When consumers obtained Google’s Nest Secure IoT devices there was no statement about microphones within the device. Google announced now the activation of microphones in the product series via a software update, not only proving the existence of the hidden listening device within the product but also the company’s perception about privacy. source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3336227/nest-secure-had-a-secret-microphone-can-now-be-a-google-assistant.html archived […]
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Google enables undocumented microphones in IoT devices – archived source

Nest Secure had a secret microphone, can now be a Google Assistant By Ms. Smith, CSO | 5 FEBRUARY 2019 17:39 CET The Nest Secure system had secret microphone that can now make the Nest Guard security hub double as Google Assistant device. Happy Safer Internet Day!?! If your IoT device secretly contained a microphone, which was previously undocumented, […]
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Google is involved in the US government surveillance programs

Google is not only operating a business which is based on the collecting and processing of extensive amounts of data from internet users but the company is also involved with US intelligence agencies, aiding in government sanctioned surveillance programs. source: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/dec/20/googles-earth-how-the-tech-giant-is-helping-the-state-spy-on-us archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2018/12/20/google-is-involved-in-the-us-government-surveillance-programs-archived-source/
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Google is involved in the US government surveillance programs – archived source

Google’s Earth: how the tech giant is helping the state spy on us We knew that being connected had a price – our data. But we didn’t care. Then it turned out that Google’s main clients included the military and intelligence agencies. By Yasha Levine Thu 20 Dec 2018 06.00 GMT Last modified on Tue […]
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Ford sells customer data

By facing a decline in revenue Ford is looking for new ways of making a profit and does not shy away from selling their customer data to 3rd parties. source: https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/2018/11/13/ford-motor-credit-data-new-revenue/1967077002/ archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2018/11/13/ford-sells-customer-data-archived-source/
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Ford sells customer data – archived source

Data could be what Ford sells next as it looks for new revenue PHOEBE WALL HOWARD | Detroit Free Press As Ford Motor Co. works to navigate a global reorganization effort that is certain to include significant job reductions, one way forward could lie in Ford Credit — and the consumer data it collects. More […]
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China implanted spy chips on supermicro motherboards

A chip was found on Supermicro motherboards which is not part of the initial design and is used to compromise any system installed on the hardware. The Chinese regime exploits the fact that most hardware in today’s supply chain is manufactured in China to secretly alter it and add chips which in the end goal […]
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China implanted spy chips on supermicro motherboards – archived source

The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies The attack by Chinese spies reached almost 30 U.S. companies, including Amazon and Apple, by compromising America’s technology supply chain, according to extensive interviews with government and corporate sources. Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley – October 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM GMT+2 […]
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New Zealand introduces new law to search travelers devices – archived source

New Zealand: Hand over phone password at border or face $3,200 fine By James Griffiths, CNN – Updated 0518 GMT (1318 HKT) October 3, 2018 (CNN)Rights groups have denounced a new law in New Zealand under which travelers can be fined thousands of dollars if they refuse to allow border officials access to their phone. Under […]
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