Info Assured July 2023: Privacy, demonetization, racist doorbells and the Perils of fraud

00:00 Intro Stinger
00:09 1. An anti-porn app put him in jail and his family under surveillance
00:54 2. A Tale of Unwanted Disruption: My Week Without Amazon
01:50 3. Edge browser feature sends images you view back to Microsoft
02:31 4. Understanding Ransomware Threat Actors: LockBit | CISA
02:51 5. YouTube strips ad revenue from The Matt Walsh Show after repeated vitriol against Dylan Mulvaney
03:37 6. Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin an 11-year sentence for Theranos blood-testing hoax

Discover a whirlwind journey through the complex intersections of technology, privacy, and human rights. This video delves into the wide-ranging impact of our digital world, from the chilling tale of an anti-porn app leading to unlawful surveillance to a man's surprising lockout from his Amazon account, sparking smart home disruption. Explore the potential privacy concerns surrounding Microsoft's Edge browser, learn about the alarming rise of ransomware threats, and examine the high-stakes consequences of YouTube's policy violations in the context of Matt Walsh's demonetization. The saga culminates with Elizabeth Holmes' infamous Theranos scandal, a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls in the tech industry. Get ready to challenge your perspectives and rethink your relationship with technology!

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In Indiana's Monroe County, an anti-pornography app, Covenant Eyes, has led to a man being jailed and his family under surveillance. The man is charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, a claim he pleads not guilty to. Covenant Eyes monitors all user activities on their devices, sending the data to probation officers. Courts in at least five U.S. states have used Covenant Eyes for surveillance, despite its terms prohibiting such use.

Brandon Jackson experienced an unexpected lockout from his Amazon account, disrupting his smart home devices. The lockout occurred after an Amazon delivery driver reported receiving racist remarks from Jackson's doorbell, a misunderstanding as his doorbell issued an automated response that the driver misinterpreted. Jackson, who had video evidence showing no such comments were made, was locked out of his account for nearly a week.

The Edge browser from Microsoft has rolled out a feature, 'Enhance images in Microsoft Edge,' that improves low-resolution images by upscaling them, thus increasing sharpness, lighting, and contrast. However, this feature, enabled by default, sends images back to Microsoft for processing, sparking privacy concerns.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory (CSA) to warn organizations about a new ransomware variant called CL0P. The ransomware is known to target organizations in the healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors.

Matt Walsh, the host at the Daily Wire, has had his YouTube channel demonetized due to repeated violations of YouTube Partner Program policies. The decision responded to his aggressive campaign against transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney. According to estimates, this could cost Walsh up to $1.6 million annually.

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, has begun her 11-year prison sentence at a minimum-security facility in Bryan, Texas. The sentence comes after Holmes was convicted of four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy relating to her tenure at Theranos. The startup she founded at 19 was claimed to revolutionize healthcare with a blood-testing device, drawing nearly $1 billion in investments and a powerful board of directors. However, Theranos was revealed to be a hoax; its technology was flawed.