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Windows 11: a spyware machine out of users' control?

TechSpot

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior. Read Entire Article

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

Dataconomy

This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. 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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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 Releases Security Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day

SecureWorld News

The vulnerabilities affect various Apple products, including macOS, iOS, Safari, and WebKit, and could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain access to sensitive data. It is unclear if the Zero-Day was exploited in attacks linked to mercenary spyware vendors.

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Government Employees at High Risk for Mobile Phishing

SecureWorld News

government threat report , released this morning and titled "Rise in Mobile Phishing Credential Theft Targeting Public Sector," includes these key findings: Nearly 50% of state and local government employees are running outdated Android operating systems, exposing them to hundreds of device vulnerabilities.

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Operation Triangulation: Could Apple be an NSA agent, Russia asks

Dataconomy

Once infected, the malware runs with root privileges, giving the attacker complete control over the device and user data. Cold times : At the same time as Kaspersky’s investigation, Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) intelligence and security agency has made claims that Apple is working with the NSA.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.