Google Gives Free Security Keys to Activists, But Not if You’re in Iran or Syria

Sources and a document show how Google bars nonprofits from telling activists in certain countries about their products. Continue reading Google Gives Free Security Keys to Activists, But Not if You’re in Iran or Syria

World powers equip, train other countries for surveillance

Privacy International has released a report that looks at how powerful governments are financing, training and equipping countries with surveillance capabilities. Countries with powerful security agencies are spending literally billions to equip, finan… Continue reading World powers equip, train other countries for surveillance

Hacking Team loses global license to sell spyware

The Italian government revoked Hacking Team’s global license to sell its spyware to some governments with poor human rights records. Continue reading Hacking Team loses global license to sell spyware