A developer at Trenchant, a leading Western spyware and zero-day maker, was suspected of leaking company tools and fired. Weeks later, Apple notified him that his personal iPhone was targeted with spyware. https://t.co/5c5XtcNs7k ...

Apple’s iPhone Spyware Warning—The 3 Settings To Check NowApple has now issued multiple warnings to iPhone users as “mercenary spyware” is detected. https://t.co/uAPGejwg6s ...

The alleged targeting of prominent Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone now widens the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy to victims beyond journalists and activists. https://t.co/MlVIslul8x ...

Core Argument - Authoritarian regimes are increasingly leveraging technology for surveillance, censorship, and predictive policing [1] - This "authoritarian tech stack" includes cameras, spyware, algo-censorship, and AI [1] - The discussion covers the global spread and use of these technologies [1][2] Technological Tools & Applications - Digital repression toolkit encompasses various technologies [2] - China employs an integrated control playbook using these technologies [2] - AI is significantly enhancing repressive capabilities [1][2] Geopolitical & Financial Aspects - Financial repression is a growing concern, with crypto potentially offering workarounds [1][2] - The discussion includes the role of vendors in building and selling repression technologies [2] - Dual-use technologies pose governance risks [2] Resistance & Mitigation - Explores practical methods of resistance against authoritarian tech [2] - Highlights the importance of freedom tech in countering repression, referencing Nepal protests [2] - Discusses the limitations and potential backfires of blunt repression tactics, citing Iran's adoption of Chinese methods [2]

Phone spyware scandal deepens in Greece as four appear in court https://t.co/JumN6zMmRE ...

Marketed as a tool against criminals, spyware use by governments around the world has led to scandals. https://t.co/CQbRlPod0V ...

The Israeli spyware maker now faces the dilemma of whether to continue its relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and help fuel its mass deportations program. https://t.co/Q9fcrkP7Sz ...

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is on track to gain access to controversial spyware designed to hack phones and read private messages after the Trump administration jettisoned a Biden-era order https://t.co/tpxSmQfn6J ...

Security Threat - A spyware vendor exploited a WhatsApp vulnerability to deliver an exploit capable of hacking iPhones and Macs [1]

Cybersecurity Threat - Research indicates that over a dozen Iranian mobile phones were targeted with spyware prior to the conflict between Iran and Israel [1]