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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. The sneaky tactics of SpyNote SpyNote has been found largely in assaults against Italy.

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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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Technology News and Hot Topics

CTOvision

Rush-hour traffic forces banks to embrace technology. The chief administrative officer of RBS Group is doing so to highlight the way in which customer expectations in the world of banking are changing. “It’s Regin, new computer spyware, discovered by Symantec. Royal Bank of Scotland Fined Million Over Technology Failure.

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Fed Tech News Roundup

CTOvision

Google-style recruiting — even in government FCW (Today) - Hire people who are better than you, and make sure they’re smart and curious, says Google exec Laszlo Bock.Google is famous for its culture of work as play. Dezzutti has been instrumental in Market Connections’ efforts to provide views and trends to government.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Net neutrality is the principle that governments have put in place directing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to treat all internet traffic the same. 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. Conclusion.

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How to Avoid Email Scams

Galido

Many others try to phish your sensitive information and many others are scams that target your bank account. Many are on alert about phishing scams, virus, and credit card fraud, but not many are educated about bank account scams that target a victim’s cash reserves. Here are some scams you should be aware of. Award Scams.

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

The modern and common types of malware, such as the viruses, worms, spyware, adware, Trojans, and Zombies, primarily target confidential personal, business, or financial information. The victims could be big companies, small agencies, governments, or even individual users. Do not any unknown person or group to your social media page.

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