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Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data
Hungarian domestic intelligence, the national police in El Salvador, and several U.S. law enforcement and police departments have been attributed to the use of an advertising-based global geolocation surveillance system called Webloc. The tool was developed by Israeli company Cobwebs Technologies and is now sold by its successor Penlink after the two firms merged in July 2023
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
Law enforcement agencies in Hungary, El Salvador, and the US have utilized Webloc, a geolocation surveillance system, to track 500 million devices via ad data, raising concerns about global surveillance capabilities.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
WeblocCobwebs TechnologiesPenlink
Attack Vectors
Advertising-based global geolocation surveillance systemMalicious ad data collection
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Individuals whose devices are tracked by Webloc, including those in Hungary, El Salvador, and the US.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Use a VPN or ad blocker to prevent tracking
2Regularly clear browser cache and cookies
3Monitor device activity for suspicious behavior
📦Affected Products
Penlink
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