Category Archives: Companies

How the booming spyware industry is making life hell for journalists around the world

Posted on October 17, 2022 by David Isenberg

QuincyInst.org (Shutterstock/ Stokkete) surveillance How the booming spyware industry is making life hell for journalists around the world A new report lays out a grim picture of how surveillance tech has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Intelligence | Tagged , | Leave a comment

At least 2 Mexican journalists targeted by Pegasus spyware since López Obrador took office

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Isenberg

At least 2 Mexican journalists targeted by Pegasus spyware since López Obrador took office Mexico|Digital Rights Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) 6 October 2022 2 minute read A man looks at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Intelligence, Mexico | Tagged , | Leave a comment

New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Isenberg

New Pegasus Spyware Abuses Identified in Mexico By John Scott-Railton, Bill Marczak, Bahr Abdul Razzak, Siena Anstis, Paolo Nigro Herrero, and Ron Deibert October 2, 2022 Key Takeaways Mexican digital rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Intelligence, Mexico | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Months Before Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Isenberg

Become a member Gen. Keith Alexander, former director of the National Security Agency and chief executive officer of IronNet Cybersecurity, during a television interview in San Francisco on Feb. 15, 2017.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Contracts, Intelligence, Training | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

GEO Group Wins Legal Challenge to California Ban on Private Immigrant Prisons

Posted on October 12, 2022 by David Isenberg

GEO Group Wins Legal Challenge to California Ban on Private Immigrant Prisons Daniel Wiessner / Reuters A communal area is seen at the Adelanto immigration detention center, which is run by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Control, Homeland Security, Legal | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The long and twisted story of the biggest crook in Navy history

Posted on October 6, 2022 by David Isenberg

The long and twisted story of the biggest crook in Navy history Tom Temin@tteminWFED September 30, 2022 11:58 am 10 min read      The name Fat Leonard has become synonymous with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

‘Fat Leonard’ on the lam: the Navy scandal you never hear about

Posted on September 27, 2022 by David Isenberg

Pentagon Budget (US Department of Justice/US Marshals) ‘Fat Leonard’ on the lam: the Navy scandal you never hear about Why has this military corruption story involving drugs, prostitutes, and a guy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Months Before Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder

Posted on September 27, 2022 by David Isenberg

Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Months Before Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Lee Fang / The Intercept A candlelight vigil for Jamal Khashoggi. (photo: Anadolu Agency) 27 September 22… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Contracts, Intelligence, Training | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Hundreds of Filipino workers stranded on island amid dispute with U.S. contractor

Posted on September 17, 2022 by David Isenberg

Hundreds of Filipino workers stranded on island amid dispute with U.S. contractor Their employer, KBR, denies Philippine charges that it’s keeping them from leaving the remote American military base on Diego… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Contracts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Thailand: CSOs report reveals that more than 30 Thai activists & supporters were targeted by Pegasus

Posted on August 24, 2022 by David Isenberg

Thailand: CSOs report reveals that more than 30 Thai activists & supporters were targeted by Pegasus Gibrán Aquino In July 2022 the civil society organizations iLaw, DigitalReach, and Citizen Lab released… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Intelligence | Tagged , | Leave a comment