Surveillance Secrets
15 hours ago
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- A vast archive of surveillance data reveals extensive use of tracking tools by both government and non-government actors.
- First Wap's Altamides software can track individuals globally, intercept messages, and breach encrypted apps like WhatsApp.
- Undercover investigation exposes First Wap's willingness to bypass sanctions and sell to controversial clients.
- Surveillance targets include high-profile figures, activists, and ordinary individuals across 160+ countries.
- First Wap claims its technology is used legally by law enforcement, but evidence suggests widespread misuse.
- The company operates through a network of middlemen and shell companies to obscure its dealings.
- Historical exploitation of telecom vulnerabilities (SS7) enabled First Wap's rise as a surveillance leader.