The Verge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. This took place after security agents at the Dubai airport had confiscated the phone from Elatr.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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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Gizmodo

JULY 19, 2021

Amazon has cut off web hosting services for the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that has been widely accused of aiding in the surveillance of journalists and political dissidents. Read more.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 27, 2017

The Lipizzan spyware family, which can record calls and screenshots, was recently discovered and blocked by Google Security researchers.

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TechSpot

JULY 29, 2022

This week, security group Dr. Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware. Some had hundreds of thousands or even millions of Google Play Store downloads.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Apple recently issued an emergency security update in response to actively exploited iOS Zero-Day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-42824 and CVE-2023-5217). Many of these devices, especially iPhones, are used by high-profile individuals like politicians and journalists, enticing state-backed attackers and spyware vendors.

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Network World

MARCH 22, 2017

The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. percent, for Android phones that downloaded apps exclusively from the Google Play store.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

On Monday, February 13, 2023, Apple released security updates for its macOS, iOS, and Safari operating systems, including a fix for a Zero-Day vulnerability in WebKit. It is unclear if the Zero-Day was exploited in attacks linked to mercenary spyware vendors.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Google has removed 17 apps from its Google Play store due to malware known as Joker. Even though Google is very much aware of this cyber threat, it manages to keep finding its way into their official application market. Infected Google Play apps removed from store. Mint Leaf Message -Your Private Message. Care Message.

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Venture Beast

JUNE 18, 2020

A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google’s Chrome web browser. Read More.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This version has similar spyware functionality as before, except " the threat actors slightly obfuscated class and method names, strings, logs, and server URIs." Stefanko believes the main purpose of this update was to try to avoid detection from security software, which has not worked out too well for the threat actors.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it has also introduced new security challenges, specifically related to cloud infrastructure and connectivity between workloads as organizations have limited control over those connectivity and communications. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This week brought updates that I consider critical for the “Big Three” — my operating system (Windows), my browser (Google Chrome) and my phone (from Apple). Among this week’s patches is one for Pegasus spyware , which can open up access to the camera and microphone as well as text messages, phone calls, and emails. and iPad OS 14.8,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. These security checks often fail to identify black hat schemes, though. Here's some evidence for those who consider the risk far-fetched.

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The Verge

JANUARY 22, 2022

In 2019, China was caught secretly installing spyware on tourists’ phones who entered from the Xinjiang region. In addition, research group Citizen Lab found that China’s My2022 Olympic app , which all attendees are required to install, is full of security holes that could lead to privacy breaches, surveillance, and hacking.

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CTOvision

JULY 6, 2015

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. The law broadly defines national security as covering everything from finance. Employees enjoy. The health.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Online safety advice Even though the timing has to be right, you will regain your online privacy and security.

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Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Types of malware include spyware, viruses, worms, and Trojans as well as more recently a new way of stealing money called, Ransomware. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your network is secure and safe from any potential threats. Secure your network. What is Malware? Why should you be aware?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Google recently rushed out another emergency patch for a Zero-Day vulnerability in its Chrome browser that cybercriminals were actively exploiting in attacks prior to a fix being available. Google is far from the only browser vendor struggling to contain the sharp rise in threats.

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Galido

MAY 17, 2017

While there are many options out there to choose from, there is only one that has been ranked high in Google Play consistently. Just head over to Google Play to get your app downloaded and this program will start protecting your device right away. You can find this app on both iTunes and Google Play store. Easy to Find.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Google has invested heavily in the technology, driving hundreds of thousands of miles on roads and highways in tricked-out Priuses and Lexus SUVs. Regin, new computer spyware, discovered by Symantec. A leading computer security company says it has discovered one of the most sophisticated pieces of malicious software ever seen.

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Galido

AUGUST 3, 2016

These can include: Spyware. Today, malware is often created for profit through forced (adware) advertising, stealing sensitive information (spyware), email spamming via infected computers, or to extort money (ransomware). What is Malware? There are various types of malware. Keyloggers. True viruses. How to Remove Malware.

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Galido

MAY 23, 2019

With this adblocker your personal data will be secured all suspicious requests are completely blocked. As long as it is enabled on your phone you will always be protected from any unwanted spyware and bugs. Does it Work For Google Chrome? Imagine never running out of mobile data again? Does it Work For Windows?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Now Apple has followed WhatsApp and its parent company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in suing Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group. That needs to change.Apple devices are the most secure consumer hardware on the market — but private companies developing state-sponsored spyware have become even more dangerous.”

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Cathcart, who joined parent company Facebook in 2010 after a stint at Google, previously oversaw Facebook’s almighty News Feed. It’s completely secure. And you can opt into backup on Google or iCloud if you have an Android or an iPhone. The Verge’s Alex Heath has a nice technical overview of how this works.). How do you do it?

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Galido

JUNE 15, 2016

Here are some ways on how to keep your information private and secure. Protect your computer with antivirus, firewall, spam filter, and anti-spyware software. Phishing scam for email that is trying to trick you into giving out sensitive personal information like passwords, bank accounts, or your Social Security number.

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The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Apple claims Epic is trying to break the iOS platform’s vaunted safety and security for its own gain. Scott Forstall, former senior vice president, iOS Software — covering “differences between mobile devices and PCs; security and privacy considerations for mobile devices; historical App Store policies and practices.”. Epic employees.

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Network World

APRIL 3, 2017

Security researchers have uncovered the Android version of an iOS spyware known as Pegasus in a case that shows how targeted electronic surveillance can be. Fortunately, the spyware never hit the mainstream. It was installed less than three dozen times on victim devices, most of which were located in Israel, according to Google.

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Galido

JULY 18, 2016

Protect your computer with antivirus, firewall, spam filter, and anti-spyware software. google email scams. google scam email. google email scam. Never email personal or financial information and beware of links that ask for it. Beware of popups and guard against them and spam. Award Scams. pch email scams.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Israel-based NSO Group is behind spyware called Pegasus that was used to access devices with just a phone call via WhatsApp. Others included on the amicus brief are Cisco, GitHub, Google, LinkedIn, VMWare, and the Internet Association. The Facebook-owned messaging platform sued NSO Group last year over the exploit.

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The Verge

JULY 23, 2021

Throughout the past week, we’ve seen story after story about a company called NSO Group, and a piece of spyware called Pegasus. Amnesty International ran detailed forensics on 67 smartphones to look for evidence that they were targeted by Pegasus spyware — and 37 of those phones tested positive. What about Apple’s security and privacy?

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 27, 2022

Research published earlier this week shows that a nasty Android banking malware has evolved, bringing with it a number of alarming new features—including the ability to factory reset your device after stealing your money. Read more.

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Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Spyware is software that tends to steal from you, capture credit card information, your password etc, also bad, and again Windows Defender will capture most of these, but not all Bloatware is software that that is trying to help you do something, but something you probably don’t need.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

What role might the security industry have in identifying or even stopping it? Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. Welcome to the hacker mind, in original podcast from for all security.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

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