25.08.2017 - 12:57 [ Verge ]

The CIA built a fake software update system to spy on intel partners

(24.August) The program, called ExpressLane, is designed to be deployed alongside a biometric collection system that the CIA provides to partner agencies. In theory, those partners are agreeing to provide the CIA with access to specific biometric data — but on the off-chance those partners are holding out on them, ExpressLane gives the agency a way to take it without anyone knowing.