Explore a controversial conference talk on distributed surveillance technology that demonstrates how to build a low-cost system for tracking and analyzing individuals' movements and personal data across an entire city. Learn about the CreepyDOL system, which combines inexpensive sensors and open-source software to enable widespread monitoring without alerting targets. Examine the ethical implications and potential misuse of such technology as the presenter discusses how to achieve "government-level total awareness" for approximately $500 in off-the-shelf hardware. Consider the privacy concerns and societal impacts raised by the ability to conduct mass surveillance at a fraction of traditional costs.
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Black Hat USA 2013 - CreepyDOL: Cheap, Distributed Stalking
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