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

Dataconomy

F-Secure, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has delved into the depths of SpyNote and released a report shedding light on its workings. Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning.

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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. SpyFone’s lack of basic security also exposed device owners to hackers, identity thieves, and other cyber threats.”.

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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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Apple files suit against the NSO Group for spying on iPhone users

TechSpot

The suit was filed against the NSO Group and parent company Q Cyber Technologies, neither of which are strangers to making security headlines.

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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger

Network World

percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. The internet giant revealed the figures in a new report detailing its efforts to making the Android OS secure. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks happen when hackers install malware to computers such that the websites or applications are not available to internet users. This is not entirely the case since the security of your web information is at risk after repealing net neutrality. Cyber Security Dangers. Conclusion.

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