A Pennsylvania state court has dismissed the bulk of two lawsuits accusing the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh of illegally wiretapping a guest to assist her friend's ex-husband in a child custody case, but allowed the plaintiff to proceed with some invasion of privacy claims. more
Privacy Screens Ruin the Fun of Snooping - Lately, the screen protectors have become a common sight in densely populated public areas. They have become particularly popular among people with sensitive professions, like doctors and therapists, who must be cautious about their patients’ personal information when working outside their offices... “You can put that privacy screen over your laptop or your phone and feel a sense of accomplishment,” he said. “Even though in the big picture that may be the least of your worries, it still is somehow psychologically satisfying to do something to protect the value that you hold of the importance of privacy rather than doing nothing at all.” more - phones, computers, laptops
A Torrance man has been charged with felony possession of child pornography and other crimes after he allegedly planted hidden cameras inside a bathroom and changing room at a children’s dance studio in Hermosa Beach, where he worked as a front desk receptionist... a parent discovered a hidden camera in the studio’s changing room. Police subsequently found video cameras hidden in the studio’s bathroom and changing room. more (Learn how to spot spy cams.)
Four-steps to test if your phone is Eavesdropping on You:
1. Pick a Topic: Choose a topic you’ve never searched for or spoken about near your phone.
2. Speak Aloud: Talk about it near your phone for a few days, using relevant keywords.
3. Act Normally: Continue using your phone as usual—don’t search for the chosen topic online.
4. Watch the Ads: Analyze the ads that appear on your devices. If you notice related ads, your phone may be listening. more
Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US Navy personnel and bases
Man arrested for 'spying' for Iran before possible attacks in Germany
Danish national arrested after allegedly spying on Jewish targets for Iran
Israeli couple accused of spying for Iran as authorities uncover multiple espionage plots
Canadian teen jailed in Poland as Russia spy may be freed early, court says
Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks
Iranian authorities make sweeping arrests in wake of war with Israel
Russia Uncovers Ukrainian Spy Ring In Crimea, Arrests 2 For High Treason
Greek citizen detained on espionage charges in occupied Cyprus
Taiwan jails 10 people for spying for China
Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official's phone to track and kill informants
Mass Federal Layoffs Open New Espionage Opportunities for China
Russia Recruits Ukrainian Teens for Espionage and Sabotage via Telegram
US and Russian spy agencies agree to keep hotline open, Kremlin espionage chief says
