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British Embassy Spy Jailed For 13 Years For Passing Secrets to Russia
David Smith claimed he passed on state secrets to embarrass his bosses, but a judge said he was motivated by “hatred for the West”.
Watch a Russian Spy Fail in His Attempt at Recruiting a European Blogger
“It would be funny if it were just some idiot bloggers,” a senior Slovak intelligence official told VICE World News. “But there’s a high-ranking army officer involved."
Australian Embassy Worker Arrested Over Spy Cams Found in Women’s Bathrooms
The discovery raised questions about security and privacy in the government building.
Britney Spears Was Spied On Through iCloud. Other Women Recount Similar Horrors.
“I felt like I had no control over my life. My phone became a weapon.”
Health Department Had Opioid-Tracking AI Forced On Them By Utah Lawmakers, Emails Show
Newly released emails show that the Utah Department of Health thought Banjo AI was full of hot air.
Pentagon Surveilling Americans Without a Warrant, Senator Reveals
A letter obtained by Motherboard discusses internet browsing, location, and other forms of data.
WhatsApp Spying Site Blames WhatsApp for Letting It Spy
A WhatsApp tracking site marketed to catching suspected cheating spouses blames WhatsApp for facilitating the service with its always-on online status feature.
Utah Gave $20 Million Contract to AI Surveillance Firm That Didn’t Have AI
The state audit of Banjo came after investigations by Motherboard and OneZero.
Hacked Surveillance Camera Firm Shows Staggering Scale of Facial Recognition
A hacked customer list shows that facial recognition company Verkada is deployed in tens of thousands of schools, bars, stores, jails, and other businesses around the country.
How McDonald’s Spies On Organizing Workers
It’s lovin’ spying on its workers who want $15 minimum wage.
Inside ‘TALON,’ the Nationwide Network of AI-Enabled Surveillance Cameras
Hundreds of pages of emails obtained by Motherboard show how little-known company Flock has expanded from surveilling individual neighborhoods into a network of smart cameras that spans the United States.
The Pinkertons Are Still Messing With Workers, Now for Amazon
The over 200-year-old Pinkerton security agency, synonymous with anti-labor activities, is still spying on workers in 2020.