This week’s episode takes us deeper into the shadows, where technology turns sinister and trust transforms into paranoia.

In October 2024, we discovered something lurking in plain sight on our system, known as an ESLinker. ChatGPT confirmed its purpose: to infiltrate existing programs and compete with them while remaining undetectable.

For those of you who aren’t tech-savvy, let me break it down. An ESLinker is typically used for ethical computer programming. However, in the wrong hands, it can enable real-time GPS tracking, activate your cameras and microphones, and control your devices remotely—all without your knowledge.

It bears resemblance to tools like Pegasus and, more recently, Van Helsing—not the vampire-hunting Van Helsing. Van Helsing is a ransomware tool, a type of malware that sneaks onto your computer, locks up files, and demands money to unlock them.

But here’s the twist: Van Helsing doesn't just request a ransom. It also watches, collects data, spies, and even rewrites information. It’s like a stalker disguised as software. Remarkably, it found its way into our home network, quietly operating behind the scenes, embedded within everyday devices like a Canon printer and a compromised router.

This episode is not only about what we discovered but also about what we now understand. And the individuals responsible for installing it? They may be closer than you think.

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TRIGGER WARNING : "Listener discretion advised due to sensitive themes including surveillance, stigma, emotional trauma, and abuse".

In this second episode, Phillip shares a harrowing personal journey of detecting hidden surveillance or is it group performance, confronting the devastating effects of stigma. Through an intimate narrative, he reveals how his sanctuary became a digital prison, exposing not only the psychological torment of privacy invasion but also the harsh realities of systemic failure and community indifference.

In the wake of Dolly Everett, Phillip doesn’t just recount trauma—he advocates fiercely for awareness, resilience, and solidarity. Highlighting how easily personal privacy can be weaponised, this episode urges listeners to confront their roles in either perpetuating silence or fostering support.

Raw, emotional, and profoundly human, this episode is a call to reclaim dignity, community, and justice.

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"In this episode of Love thy Neighbour, we dive into the concept of stigma through the lens of labelling theory, as discussed by Howard Becker. We explore societies, labels that stick to individuals, making reintegration a constant battle even after they have paid their dues. We will unpack the lifelong collateral consequences of a prison sentence and challenge the nosy neighbours who act as self-appointed enforcers of social judgement. It's a candid, tongue-in-cheek exploration of reclaiming life post-incarceration."

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