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From the Middle East to China, Pegasus spyware revelations show the spread of hacking as a service
Asian Angle by Alessandro Arduino From the Middle East to China, Pegasus spyware revelations show the spread of hacking as a service Canada, the US and Switzerland are among the so-called… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts
Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts GAO-21-546 Published: Aug 04, 2021. Publicly Released: Aug 04, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation
In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation 23rd July 2021 The assassination of Haiti’s president by a mercenary hit squad demonstrates the destabilizing effects of privatized… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
NSO Group technology facilitates systemic abuse, civil society organizations warn
NSO Group technology facilitates systemic abuse, civil society organizations warn International|Impunity 28 July 2021 10 minute read Working Together People protest against the Indian government’s use of Pegasus spyware against journalists,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Joint open letter by civil society organizations & independent experts calling on states to implement moratorium on sale, transfer & use of surveillance technology
Joint open letter by civil society organizations & independent experts calling on states to implement moratorium on sale, transfer & use of surveillance technology Photo: Canva Download attachment Read more “Joint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts
Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts GAO-21-255 Published: Jul 29, 2021. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations Full Report GAO Contacts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
4 Democrats Suggest Blacklisting Israeli Spyware Firm Over Hacks of Journalists, Activists
A hand typing on a computer keyboard. (photo: Westend61/Imago Images) 4 Democrats Suggest Blacklisting Israeli Spyware Firm Over Hacks of Journalists, Activists By Cristiano Lima, The Washington Post 27 July 21… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Calls to hold Israel and its NSO Group Accountable for Global hacking scandal, as UAE Role bulks Large
Calls to hold Israel and its NSO Group Accountable for Global hacking scandal, as UAE Role bulks Large Middle East Monitor 07/23/2021 By Nasim Ahmed | – The global hacking scandal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Pegasus: Human rights-compliant laws needed to regulate spyware
Pegasus: Human rights-compliant laws needed to regulate spyware Unsplash/Chris Yang The UN says it’s concerned about the potential misuse of surveillance technology to illegally undermine people’s human rights. 19 July 2021… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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