In Final Talks on Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty, EFF Calls on Delegates to Incorporate Protections Against Spying and Overcriminalization or Reject Convention
The final text of the UN treaty on cybercrime, in its present form, does not include meaningful changes to limit surveillance powers across borders and lacks robust human rights safeguards.
The treaty allows countries to demand assistance from other countries and technology companies in surveilling individuals under investigation for cyber offenses, potentially compromising personal information and privacy. [ more ]
A hacker group with ties to the Russian military has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a Ukrainian internet and mobile service provider.
Kytch, a small company that aimed to fix McDonald's ice cream machines, has discovered an email that they claim reveals an alleged plan by McDonald's to undermine their business. [ more ]
Mass warrantless surveillance runs rampant, thanks to Section 702. Key Democrats want to make the problem even worse
Democrats are pushing to renew dangerous spying powers that are already being abused on a widespread basis.
These surveillance powers, such as FISA Section 702, allow for massive surveillance of international communications, including those involving Americans. [ more ]