Topic: Spyware
Access, not technology was the key to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ hack
The Jeff Bezos hack reveals non-technological aspects of 21st century hacking and what it takes to uncover secrets of the world's richest man.
WhatsApp, in letter to Modi govt, expresses ‘regret’ over Pegasus snooping issue
WhatsApp said it will ensure better safety measures after it confirmed last month that Pegasus spyware was used to spy on Indian journalists and human rights activists through its app.
The rise of Pegasus and why India should know the problem with hiring ‘internet mercenaries’
Pegasus, the spyware behind India’s WhatsApp snooping incident, has been used in over 45 countries and comes with a hefty price.
The WhatsApp hack was possible because cyber warfare is a lawless land
WhatsApp was hacked by a software developed by Israeli firm NSO, which is a small part of the unregulated environment of hackers, developers & sovereign govts.
WhatsApp reports software glitch after hack attack, urges users to update app
WhatsApp said commercial Israeli spyware was used to hack into people's phones, and has the hallmarks of a private company that works with governments.
US markets react sharply to escalating trade war with China
China announced to increase tariffs on $60 billion worth American imports and WhatsApp voice calls used to inject Israeli spyware on phones.
Scuba divers are turning plastic waste in the oceans into Covid face masks
Diving organisation PADI has teamed up with a watersports clothing company to recycle bottles recovered from the ocean to make a range of face coverings.
Refining industry enters ‘age of consolidation’ with ‘catastrophic’ margins
A refinery thrives on the price difference between crude oil and fuels like gasoline, earning a profit that’s known in the industry as a cracking margin.
Defence
No de-escalation in Ladakh yet, but some forward movement could be expected this week
India and China have agreed on an initial de-escalation plan and a 72-hour observation window to make sure steps agreed upon have been taken on the ground.
It’s time for China, Pakistan, even India to rethink the fantasy Modi called expansionism
India, China and Pakistan all want territory from another. But it’s a pursuit doomed to fail as they can’t get it without annihilating the other.