Topic: human rights abuses
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Censored 60 Minutes Report on CECOT Now Internet Contraband
A censored "60 Minutes" report revealed a U.S. deal to deport asylum seekers to the notorious Salvadoran prison CECOT, where detainees described severe torture and abuse. The report was killed by a new CBS editor despite clearing all internal legal reviews, with the investigative team calling t...
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AI-Powered Malware Targets Iranian Protesters
A sophisticated cyber campaign named **RedKitten** is targeting individuals and organizations in Iran, particularly human rights and political dissent groups, using AI-generated content and emotionally manipulative lures to deploy spyware. The operation employs a malicious implant called **Sloppy...
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US Spyware Investment Soars to Record Highs
The United States has become the world's leading financial backer of commercial spyware, raising significant human rights and national security concerns due to its use in targeting journalists, activists, and diplomats. A recent study identified 20 new U.S.-based spyware investors in 2024 alone, ...
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Spyware Firm CEO Admits Government Client Misused Its Malware
Kaspersky uncovered the Dante spyware, linked to Italy's Memento Labs, which targeted Windows users in Russia and Belarus and was acknowledged by the firm's CEO as their outdated product. Memento Labs, formed from the remnants of the notorious Hacking Team, has shifted focus to mobile spyware and...
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