ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has announced that it can now monitor the cell phone activity of individuals within a specific neighborhood using advanced surveillance technology. According to reports, ICE’s “Eagle Eye” system uses machine learning algorithms to track the location, contacts, and app usage on millions of devices across the country. The data is then used to identify potential targets for immigration enforcement actions, including deportation orders. This new capability has raised significant concerns among civil liberties groups, who argue that it blurs the line between law enforcement and surveillance activities. “This is a gross overreach by ICE into our personal lives,” said one advocacy group spokesperson. “We urge Congress to take immediate action to stop this kind of mass surveillance.” In other news, Iran’s government has shut down its entire internet network amid widespread protests against the country’s hardline regime. Protesters in several cities took to the streets last week, with many calling for an end to corruption and human rights abuses by the ruling authorities. However, the Iranian government responded quickly by cutting off access to social media and other online platforms. Meanwhile, a Chinese scammer has been extradited to China from the US after being accused of running a massive phone scams ring that targeted millions of victims worldwide. The scammer, identified as 32-year-old Guo Liang, was said to have used various tactics including fake caller ID, voice spoofing and phishing to trick his victims into sending him thousands of dollars in cash and gifts.