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

Dataconomy

In the world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged – an Android banking trojan known as SpyNote. Once infiltrates your device, it embarks on a covert mission to pilfer text messages and sensitive banking data. It has a variety of features in addition to siphoning out sensitive data.

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New analysis further links Pegasus spyware to Jamal Khashoggi murder

The Verge

New forensic analysis indicates that representatives of the United Arab Emirates government installed Pegasus spyware on the phone of Hanan Elatr, wife of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, just months before her husband was killed. As a spyware company, NSO’s operations have long been shrouded in secrecy.

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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

However, this has also led to an uptick in data breaches and privacy concerns. So how can recruitment agencies and freelance recruiters ensure that they prevent data breaches and protect candidate privacy? What are the data security risks in recruitment? These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. Here are the top 10 malware strains from 2021: 1.

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Fed Tech News Roundup

CTOvision

Mobile apps drive fleet management GCN (Today) - Fleet management apps at the General Services Administration and State Department give agencies real-time data integration between the field and home office.As government agencies look for more efficient ways to. The [Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided. The health. economy.

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools. Most of these malware authors are using Telegram as a platform for command and control and data exfiltration. Stealer and log prices generally range between $200-300 a month, or around $1,000 for a lifetime subscription.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Since the ISPs have the power to alter all traffic that passes in their equipment, this means that they will have to decrypt and re-encrypt data. 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. Encryption is Impossible.

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