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Google’s Threat Analysis Group’s Spyware Research: How CSVs Target Devices and Applications

Tech Republic Security

In a new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group, the researchers detail how commercial surveillance vendors particularly use spyware and target Google and Apple devices.

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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 commission called SpyFone a “stalkerware app company” that allegedly harvested and shared data about people’s movements, phone use, and online activity via a hidden device hack.

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

Dataconomy

Once infiltrates your device, it embarks on a covert mission to pilfer text messages and sensitive banking data. Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. Cybercriminals often use these avenues to distribute spyware.

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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

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.

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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

CTOvision

For a decade now the cyber security community has been treated to important strategic context coordinated by Verizon in their Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Web application attacks. Taking a ten-year look at the data also underscores another chilling observation regarding attack timelines. By Bob Gourley. DoS attacks.

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Breaking: Apple Sues 'Abusive State-Actor' NSO Group

SecureWorld News

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 behavior by NSO Group, according to Citizen Lab and Apple, includes secret installation of Pegasus Spyware. And he didn't stop there.

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