"Our mobile phones have become the greatest spy on the planet" - quote of the day by antivirus pioneer John…
Where do we start with John McAfee? You may more commonly associate the name with the cybersecurity product; the late entrepreneur did indeed found McAfee Associates Inc before disassociating himself in 1994 only six years later. In his latter years, McAfee advocated for privacy and railed against tech's aggressive encroachment on human rights.
The spy in your pocket
Making a surprise speech at DEF CON 22 in Las Vegas, in 2014, McAfee focused on privacy, the dangers of smartphone apps, and the implications on increased surveillance for the future.
Although McAfee had a set of unique experiences on the subject, having experienced frequent cyberattacks and, of course, his involvement in crime and controversy, his words spoke to the ongoing encroachment on civil liberties by big tech and governments.
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