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Paulo Montenegro @ Ubergizmo 3 place · 05/09/2026 12:00 EDT

Can Smart Glasses Be Used for Extortion? Report Raises Alarm

The rise of camera-equipped smart glasses has introduced new privacy concerns, shifting from general surveillance worries to specific reports of extortion. A recent investigation by the BBC highlighted an incident in London where a woman was filmed without her consent by an individual wearing smart glasses. The footage was subsequently uploaded to social media, where it garnered significant attention and tens of thousands of views. Discreet Recording and Financial Demands […]

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