Special Forces and Surveillance of Car and Phone Users

Ukrainian special forces are not only fighting Russians at home but also in Syria, where they are tracking down Russian mercenaries. In March of this year, Ukrainian soldiers, along with Syrian rebels, attacked Russians who were fighting alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Last year, Ukrainians fought Russian mercenaries in Sudan. On the other hand, Chinese authorities claim that the British intelligence agency MI6 recruited a pair of Chinese officials as spies. According to the Chinese, MI6 agents exploited the man’s “strong desire for money,” and he then convinced his partner to spy for the British.

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has advised smartphone owners to prevent their devices from being hacked and their data and money stolen. The report is aimed at smartphone users worldwide who use Android or iOS devices and are vulnerable to cyber threats such as spear-phishing and zero-click attacks. According to NSA guidelines, smartphone users can protect themselves from these attacks by periodically turning their phones off and on.

New features in cars and phone apps offer convenience, but they also come with a price – your privacy. These technologies can track various aspects of your life, from your driving habits to your entertainment preferences. This wealth of personal data is not only a lucrative resource for marketers and insurers, but also a prime target for hackers. The Mozilla Foundation warns that most car manufacturers collect personal data, often without giving customers much control over it, and may even sell or share it with other entities.