US Sanctions Greek Spyware Company, Executives
Information Week
MARCH 6, 2024
Calling the action the “first of its kind,” the US said the spyware company’s software was used against government officials and other US interests.
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Information Week
MARCH 6, 2024
Calling the action the “first of its kind,” the US said the spyware company’s software was used against government officials and other US interests.
The Verge
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Several members of political opposition groups in Poland have produced evidence that they were hacked by Pegasus spyware, raising alarming questions about the Polish government’s use of the software. In both cases, traces of Pegasus spyware were found on the targets’ devices. a threat to “the rules-based international order”.
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SecureWorld News
MARCH 29, 2023
United States President Joe Biden has signed an Executive Order banning commercial spyware from government agencies. The order comes in response to growing concerns about the use of such software to conduct surveillance and espionage operations.
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The unsuspecting victims of the illegal spyware sold by tech CEO Patrick Hinchy felt the painful sting of this violation of privacy firsthand, as their every call, text, location, and online activity was being monitored without their knowledge or consent.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. Here are some crucial actions to take to protect yourself from spyware: Be Cautious of Downloads: Avoid downloading apps or files from untrusted sources.
The Verge
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Facebook-owned WhatsApp sued the spyware vendor last year, alleging that its software was used to hack 1,400 devices via a vulnerability in the messaging service. In the past, the company has argued that its software is used by governmental law enforcement agencies to tackle organized crime and terrorism.
The Verge
DECEMBER 21, 2020
36 personal phones belonging to Al Jazeera journalists, producers, anchors, and executives were hacked in a spyware campaign between July and August 2020, a new report from Citizen Lab alleges. Using this software, Citizen Lab, noticed that his phone visited a suspected installation server for NSO Group’s spyware.
The Verge
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The FBI has confirmed to The Washington Post that the agency had a license to use NSO’s Pegasus spyware and that it tested out the software’s capabilities. The FBI says it was only testing the software, not using it. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 22, 2023
ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.
Gizmodo
JULY 24, 2021
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has said that findings from the new investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware coincide with what the app learned about an attack on its users in 2019. Cathcart also questioned NSO’s claim that a list of thousands of phone numbers central to the investigation is an exaggeration,… Read more.
Gizmodo
JULY 19, 2021
Amazon has cut off web hosting services for the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that has been widely accused of aiding in the surveillance of journalists and political dissidents. Read more.
Gizmodo
APRIL 5, 2022
NSO Group, the creepy spyware firm known for selling its services to authoritarian governments throughout the world, is in trouble again. A new report shows that the company’s most notorious malware, Pegasus, was used to hack the iPhone of a Jordanian journalist in December. The hack occurred several weeks after… Read more.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Apple recently revealed a new policy that would notify users if their devices were the targets of a state-sponsored attack conducted using spyware from Israeli surveillance-for-hire firm NSO Group. Now, just weeks later, a new report from Reuters claims at least nine U.S. State Department officials found themselves on… Read more.
Galido
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Malware is an abbreviated term that stands for “malicious software.” Spyware is an abbreviated term that stands for “spy software” Malicious, spy software is designed for the purpose of gaining access to your computer and often damaging a computer and spreading the malware without the owner knowing.
TechSpot
JUNE 7, 2023
The 2-1 split verdict from the Ninth Circuit came after Enigma appealed a 2017 California district court ruling that held cybersecurity firms can classify any software as harmful, even if they are from their competitors. However, the ruling was reversed by the Ninth Circuit in 2019, raising many questions about. Read Entire Article
Gizmodo
JANUARY 26, 2022
Spyware developed by Israeli surveillance for hire company NSO Group was reportedly used to spy on yet another member of civil society , this time targeting a senior member at rights group Human Rights Watch. That revelation comes despite NSO’s own rules against spying on activists or journalists and comes less than 24… Read more.
The Verge
JULY 21, 2021
Amnesty International — part of the group that helped break the news of journalists and heads of state being targeted by NSO’s government-grade spyware, Pegasus — has released a tool to check if your phone has been affected. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
Gizmodo
JULY 6, 2021
Ever since Audacity was acquired by tech conglomerate Muse Group in late April , fans of the free-to-use audio tool have been raising hell about some of the changes made to the software. First came plans to add telemetry capture. Then came a new contributor license agreement. Then last week came a privacy policy update… Read more.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In the meeting, it confirmed that the BKA bought Pegasus software from NSO Group in 2019. German news outlet Deutsche Welle (DW) notes that the federal government held a closed-door session with the parliamentary Interior Committee of the Bundestag. The agency made the purchase in "the utmost secrecy" against the.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The report, titled " Predator Files: Caught in the Net ," delves into the operations of the "Intellexa alliance," a complex network of interconnected companies that develop and market powerful spyware used to monitor and manipulate individuals worldwide. This can be accomplished without the device’s owner noticing the compromise."
Gizmodo
MARCH 28, 2022
FinFisher is no more. Long accused of helping authoritarian governments to spy on political dissidents and activists, the creepy surveillance company has abruptly shut down amidst an ongoing investigation into its business dealings. Read more.
Network World
MAY 30, 2016
Meet Stealth Falcon, a sophisticated and likely state-sponsored cyberespionage group, which is hell bent on conducting targeted spyware attacks “against Emriati journalists, activists and dissidents.” The digital attacks started in 2012 and are still being carried out against United Arab Emirates (UAE) dissidents.
Gizmodo
JANUARY 13, 2022
Notorious Israeli surveillance company’s NSO Group’s Pegasus software appears to have been used once again in an authoritarian spying campaign despite recent reports the company itself is hemorrhaging cash over rising debt and growing international scrutiny. This time, Pegasus was reportedly used to infect the devices… Read more.
Galido
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Information Technology Blog - - Top 7 Effective Antimalware Software for Windows 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Here, best antimalware software tools offer an easy solution to keep your system safe from various cyber threats including malware attacks. Advanced System Protector. Visit Here. Avira Free Antivirus 2019.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Sources told Bloomberg that the company’s cumbersome mixture of unpaid debts and growing international scrutiny have made NSO a bloated pariah and is forcing its leadership to consider shutting down its Pegasus spyware unit. S… Read more.
Computerworld Vertical IT
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Israeli firm NSO Group is a spyware firm that provides surveillance services to governments. It has been widely reported that software from NSO Group was used to target family members of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Why this should matter to your business.
Gizmodo
MARCH 29, 2021
Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.
Data Center Knowledge
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Data collection and spying continues to make news with a never before seen complex surveillance software called Regin.
Computerworld Vertical IT
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Once deployed, attackers using the software could access messages, intercept calls, and use the device as a remote listening device. It is believed NSO Group software was used to target the family of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They also gained access to the camera and more.
Network World
AUGUST 17, 2016
The maker of so-called spyware program WebWatcher can be sued for violating state and federal wiretap laws, a U.S. appeals court has ruled, in a case that may have broader implications for online monitoring software and software as a service.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The steps we’re taking today will send a clear message: In a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those who seek to make the world a better place.". That needs to change,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. And he didn't stop there.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 22, 2021
For years, the Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group has sparked fear and fascination throughout the international community via its hacking tools—the likes of which have been sold to authoritarian governments throughout the world and used against journalists, activists, politicians, and anybody else unfortunate enough to… Read more.
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
This version has similar spyware functionality as before, except " the threat actors slightly obfuscated class and method names, strings, logs, and server URIs." Stefanko believes the main purpose of this update was to try to avoid detection from security software, which has not worked out too well for the threat actors.
Computerworld Vertical IT
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Among this week’s patches is one for Pegasus spyware , which can open up access to the camera and microphone as well as text messages, phone calls, and emails. If you want to make sure your iPhone has received the update, click on Settings, then General, then tap Software Update. Let’s break down the patching to do right away.
CTOvision
APRIL 28, 2014
They do what it takes to get in, including devising very sophisticated phishing schemes, creating spyware, placing code in RAM, leaving hacker tools, installing rootkits and continually adjusting/re-placing spyware. The exact code will of course vary, but they will implant it in your enterprise. Then it will communicate out.
Network World
MARCH 22, 2017
percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05
Network World
APRIL 12, 2017
A previously unknown Microsoft Office vulnerability was recently used to deliver spyware to Russian-speaking targets, in a possible case of cyberespionage. Security firm FireEye noticed the intrusion attempt, which taps a critical software flaw that hackers are using to craft malicious Microsoft Word documents.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Cyber terrorists and freelance hackers are advancing their skills day by day, and that requires professionals who can not only identify and keep up with the new style of attacks, but think ahead and create security software that will bar future attacks as they advance. Developing More Advanced and Agile Security Software.
Dataconomy
JUNE 27, 2023
Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Keep the antivirus software updated to ensure it can detect and mitigate the latest threats effectively. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.
Galido
JUNE 8, 2016
DBAN is free erasure software designed for the personal user. DBAN is also a commonly used solution to remove viruses and spyware from Microsoft Windows installations. No customer support or regular software updates. It automatically deletes the contents of any hard disk that it can detect. Limited hardware support (e.g.
Dataconomy
JUNE 5, 2023
Millions of torrents in many genres, including video games, music, software, and more, are available on The Pirate Bay. To safeguard your security and privacy online, you should constantly run antivirus software on the files you download and make use of a VPN. However, not all of these downloads are authorized or secure.
The Verge
JANUARY 22, 2022
“Your device(s) may also be compromised with malicious software, which could negatively impact future use.” In 2019, China was caught secretly installing spyware on tourists’ phones who entered from the Xinjiang region. The Committee’s fears aren’t unfounded.
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