Tag: Surveillance
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Kenya’s Silent Struggle: Leprosy Remains a Challenge Decades After ‘Elimination’
Introduction: A Lingering Challenge in Kenya Leprosy, a historically feared disease, is curable with early diagnosis and proper treatment. Yet in Kenya, the battle continues as new cases emerge and communities confront stigma, delayed care, and uneven access to services. While the country was once hailed for advancing toward leprosy elimination, experts warn that declared…
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North Otago Ducks Under Surveillance Testing to Confirm Bird Flu-Free NZ
Overview: North Otago ducks become a frontline in disease monitoring Scientists in New Zealand have turned their attention to mallard ducks in North Otago as part of a focused surveillance effort to determine whether the country remains free from bird flu after a notable outbreak near Moeraki at the end of 2024. The initiative, led…
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Ring Video Verification Tool Launches to Fight Fakes
Ring Debuts a Public Video Verification Tool Security camera company Ring has rolled out a new public tool designed to help consumers verify the authenticity of online videos. The capability aims to identify whether a video has been edited, including edits created with generative AI technology. The move reflects growing concerns about deepfakes and manipulated…
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The Rise of Digital Leviathan: Power in the Information Age
The Digital Leviathan: Power Reimagined Absolute power has long been a magnet for both ambition and danger. In the information age, that lure manifests as a new kind of leviathan: digital giants that wield influence not through land and armies, but through data, algorithms, and network effects. The rise of these entities marks a transformation…
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Year-Round Flu-Like Illness Transmission Reported in Baguio City
Overview: Year-Round Transmission of Influenza-Like Illnesses The City Health Services Office (CHSO) in Baguio City has confirmed ongoing year-round transmission of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs). While cases rise at certain times of the year, particularly from July to October, health authorities emphasize that ILIs remain a persistent public health concern rather than a strictly seasonal phenomenon.…
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Year-Round Flu Transmission in Baguio City: Health Update
Year-Round Flu Transmission Observed in Baguio City Public health officials in Baguio City are reporting year-round transmission of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), a pattern that challenges the typical seasonal expectations. The City Health Services Office (CHSO) notes that flu activity persists across the calendar year, with noticeable upticks during the mid-year period, especially from July through…
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Elizabeth Hurley testifies: home and phone bugged amid privacy probe
Introduction In a surprising turn at a London court, actress and model Elizabeth Hurley testified that both her home and her phone had been bugged. The testimony offers a rare glimpse into the pressures celebrities face over personal privacy and potential surveillance. The court heard accounts of devices being monitored and locations monitored, raising questions…
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Elizabeth Hurley Says Her Home and Phone Were Bugged in Court Testimony
Overview: Hurley’s Testimony on Privacy Violations Elizabeth Hurley gave tearful testimony in a London court, asserting that her home and personal phone were subject to surveillance. The actor and model described a chilling breach of privacy that has become a central focus of the case she is pursuing. While details remain under legal protection, Hurley’s…
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Elizabeth Hurley tells court her home and phone were bugged
Elizabeth Hurley Testifies About Privacy Invasion British actress Elizabeth Hurley has told a court that her private life was invaded when her home and phone were bugged. The testimony, delivered in a tearful moment, highlighted concerns about surveillance and the impact it had on her personal safety and wellbeing. The proceedings, which have drawn attention…
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Jordan Uses Israeli Firm’s Phone-Cracking Tool to Monitor Pro-Gaza Activists, New Report Finds
Summary of the Findings A new investigative report reveals that authorities in Jordan have been using a phone-forensics tool developed by an Israeli cybersecurity firm to extract information from the mobile devices of activists and protesters who have criticized Israel or spoken in support of Gaza. The findings, published by Citizen Lab in collaboration with…