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FTC bans spyware app SpyFone, orders it to delete illegally harvested data

The Verge

On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission announced it had banned spyware maker SpyFone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from the surveillance business. The app and its CEO are banned from “offering, promoting, selling, or advertising any surveillance app, service, or business,” according to the FTC. The EFF praised the FTC’s order.

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Easy and Reliable Spyware & Malware Remover

Galido

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. Tips for Spotting Malware and Spyware. What is Malware? There are various types of malware.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

The concept of the term "malvertising" (a portmanteau of "malicious advertising") suggests an overlap with ads, albeit dodgy ones, and therefore fuels the fallacy that its impact hardly goes beyond frustration. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back.

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

Researchers from Malwarebytes have uncovered a concerning trend where hackers are exploiting Bing Chat’s ad-serving capabilities to expose users to malicious advertisements, putting their online safety at risk. Adware, which is generally safe, could be present, as well as more dangerous threats like spyware or ransomware.

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Verizon's new app launcher brings spyware to all its Android phones, says EFF

Tech Republic Security

Verizon's impending release of a new app launcher for Android called AppFlash has some privacy experts worried, as the launcher collects a lot of personal information for advertising.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Annoying Advertisements. Spyware is a Threat to Sensitive Information. Internet Service Providers will need to install spyware on devices to be able to record your internet browsing. Basically, the ISPs need to learn about your internet searches for purposes of advertisements. ISPs don’t think so. Conclusion.

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Google corrects unfortunate ‘Stalkerware’ typo allowing partner-tracking apps

The Verge

Back in July, Google announced a ban on advertising spyware or surveillance technology with a new ads policy which came into force on August 11th, although a TechCrunch report subsequently found ads for these apps after the ban came into effect.

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