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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. SpyNote is well-known for its overlay injection attacks, which are used to steal user credentials when attempting to access banking, cryptocurrency, and social networking sites.

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Second Israeli firm accused of undermining iPhones, like NSO Group

Computerworld Vertical IT

Once deployed, attackers using the software could access messages, intercept calls, and use the device as a remote listening device. Apple closed this vulnerability in September 2021. It is believed NSO Group software was used to target the family of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Google and Apple have these built-in if you have an Android or iPhone. Use good passwords.

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Google Chrome Patches Sixth Zero-Day of the Year

SecureWorld News

Software that billions rely on to access critical information and services online is being subjected to an onslaught of sophisticated cyber espionage attempts. Apple, Mozilla, and Microsoft have likewise addressed multiple critical browser vulnerabilities and active Zero-Days impacting Safari, Firefox, and Edge respectively this year.

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Apple patches iOS against potent zero-day spyware attack

Network World

Apple is issuing patches for three iOS zero-day vulnerabilities known as Trident that have been exploited for years by an Israel-based spyware vendor against a human rights activist, an investigative journalist and others.

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NSO’s Pegasus spyware: here’s what we know

The Verge

Throughout the past week, we’ve seen story after story about a company called NSO Group, and a piece of spyware called Pegasus. Amnesty International ran detailed forensics on 67 smartphones to look for evidence that they were targeted by Pegasus spyware — and 37 of those phones tested positive. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Surviving Stalkerware

ForAllSecure

They discuss how software and IoT companies can avoid becoming the next Black Mirror episode and share resources that can help survivors (and those who want to help them) deal with the technology issues that can be associated with technologically facilitated abuse. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware.