Using malicious software to hack into computers or...
Using malicious software to hack into computers or mobile devices is a clear violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, said Privacy International on Tuesday. It filed in the U.K. Investigatory Powers Tribunal what it said was the first…
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U.K. challenge to the use of hacking tools by intelligence services (http://bit.ly/1iP47cx). PI argued that the infection of devices with malicious software, enabling covert intrusion into the lives of ordinary people, is so invasive that it’s incompatible with democratic principles and human rights standards. Given that the Government Communications Headquarters and its partner, the U.S. NSA, have no clear lawful authority to hack, their conduct is illegal and must be stopped immediately, PI said. GCHQ had no immediate comment.