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An introduction to spyware

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Total length of the course: <1 hour

Spyware is one of the most pernicious and challenging forms of digital surveillance shaping politics and human rights today. In this conversation, cut through the opacity of a secretive industry, explore what spyware is, who profits from it, and why it matters, and hear spyware researchers reflect on what drives their work and where the field is heading.

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What is spyware?
What is spyware?
Who are the main customers and users for companies selling spyware?
The spyware market is very opaque – are there good reasons for this?
What fundamental rights does spyware violate?
Does spyware violate privacy and threaten democracy by design?
How did government abuses of spyware attract public attention?
What spyware research do you find most impressive?
What do you find most challenging about researching spyware?
Where do you see spyware research going in the future?