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Rich Instagram user arrested after posts reveal where money allegedly came from – 13 July 2020
Ramon Abbas, lavish lifestyle was funded by hacking schemes that stole millions of dollars from major companies in the United States and Europe. It is alleged that he led a global network that used computer intrusions, business email compromise schemes and money laundering, to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from companies. Investigators seized A$58.8 million and, 13 luxury cars worth $AU9.7 million
Google says it’s banning ads from ‘stalkerware’ services that allow people to spy on and track others – 11 July 2020
In August, Google is barring ads from “stalkerware” services that allow people to spy and track others through their phones without their consent. Ads will no longer be allowed from companies promoting GPS trackers designed to spy on people or surveillance equipment “marketed with the express purpose of spying”.
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/google-banning-ads-stalkerware-spyware-services-2020-7
When the government prosecutes whistleblowers, it is sending a message – 11 July 2020
The opinion in this article states that Australian Democracy is threatened, if the coalition government continues to prosecute whistleblowers, lawyers and journalists who have exposed wrongdoing, secrets and practices, which damage or embarrass the government and its agencies.
Facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly across Australia. Are our laws keeping pace? – 10 July 2020
With the spread of facial recognition technology Australia and other democratic countries, there are important questions about the legal implications of scanning, storing and sharing facial images. This is particularly important when it comes to private operators.
