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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware’s Prevalence

Tech Republic Security

ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.

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Easy and Reliable Spyware & Malware Remover

Galido

Malware is an abbreviated term that stands for “malicious software.” Spyware is an abbreviated term that stands for “spy software” Malicious, spy software is designed for the purpose of gaining access to your computer and often damaging a computer and spreading the malware without the owner knowing. What is Malware?

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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

SecureWorld News

Lockdown Mode is designed to protect users who could be targeted by "the most sophisticated digital threats," such as spyware developed by private companies like the highly controversial NSO Group. The spyware was found on the phone of Jamal Khashoggi's wife just days after his murder. Department of State.

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

Dataconomy

When this Android package (APK) is installed, it discreetly places the SpyNote malware on the device, gaining access to Accessibility services. 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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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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NSO's Pegasus Spyware Used to Target a Senior Human Rights Watch Activist

Gizmodo

Spyware developed by Israeli surveillance for hire company NSO Group was reportedly used to spy on yet another member of civil society , this time targeting a senior member at rights group Human Rights Watch. That revelation comes despite NSO’s own rules against spying on activists or journalists and comes less than 24… Read more.

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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. The Russian Federal Security Service claims that Apple deliberately provided the National Security Agency (NSA) with a backdoor, allowing malware to infect iPhones in Russia. or earlier. Apple released iOS 15.7

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