Author/Source: Christian Vasquez See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains how a company called Intellexa could secretly get into the computer systems of its customers, like governments, who used its “Predator spyware.” An investigation found that Intellexa had remote control over the spyware its customers thought they were operating independently.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Imagine buying a special security camera for your home, but the company that sold it can also see through your camera and control its settings without you knowing.
Why It Matters
This matters because it means a company, not just the customer, could potentially control spying operations, access private information, or even remove evidence. For example, the article mentions concerns that Intellexa could have controlled targets or stolen data from its government customers.
Related Terms
Predator spyware, remote access. Jargon Conversion: Predator spyware is special software designed to secretly take control of someone’s phone or computer. Remote access means being able to control a computer system from a different location, without being physically there.
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