"Because we have a nice little database and now you’re considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that.” an ICE agent said. It reminded me of the Cs' comment about the existence of a super computer recording -in the book of life- every person who does not obey.
The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. It shows an ICE agent taking down information about a woman's vehicle while she records him. The woman is an American citizen.
ICE and DHS have not issued a specific public statement on this video, but similar incidents involving ICE agents labeling observers or protesters as "domestic terrorists" have drawn criticism for potential First Amendment violations.
Samsung phones have spyware
There is a pre-installed app called AppCloud (sometimes called Aura), which appears on many mid-range and low-end Samsung models, especially the Galaxy A and M series, and mainly in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and some emerging markets. It is a system component that Samsung includes for app recommendations, automatic content installation, and data collection (location, app usage, behavior patterns, etc.). The app is said to be for advertising and monetization purposes.
The app was developed by ironSource, a company founded in Israel (now owned by Unity, an "American" company)
The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. It shows an ICE agent taking down information about a woman's vehicle while she records him. The woman is an American citizen.
ICE and DHS have not issued a specific public statement on this video, but similar incidents involving ICE agents labeling observers or protesters as "domestic terrorists" have drawn criticism for potential First Amendment violations.
Samsung phones have spyware
There is a pre-installed app called AppCloud (sometimes called Aura), which appears on many mid-range and low-end Samsung models, especially the Galaxy A and M series, and mainly in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and some emerging markets. It is a system component that Samsung includes for app recommendations, automatic content installation, and data collection (location, app usage, behavior patterns, etc.). The app is said to be for advertising and monetization purposes.
The app was developed by ironSource, a company founded in Israel (now owned by Unity, an "American" company)
SMEX’s analysis says the software, developed by Israeli company ironSource, is deeply integrated into the device’s operating system. You need root access to remove it, and doing so voids the warranty.
Screenshots shared online suggest AppCloud can access network connections, download files at will, and prevent phones from sleeping. However, this does highlight one important aspect of this software: While you might not be able to start it from your home screen or easily remove it, you can disable it in your application list. Be warned, though; it has a habit of popping up again after system updates, say users.