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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. Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. Featured image credit: Denny Müller/Unsplash

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

Dataconomy

A large number of hacked devices belonging to Russian government officials and workers from various embassies, they claim, is more proof of this. A previous Russian directive instructed the presidential staff and government workers to stop using iPhones and other products developed in the USA.

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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. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. Consider using an ad blocking extension.

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems.

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

NSO Group says its Pegasus software can now obtain access to private messages held in major cloud services. Iranian cyber operations are said to be spiking, and Tehran is paying particular attention to LinkedIn. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. Government agencies are also targeted.

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

NSO Group says its Pegasus software can now obtain access to private messages held in major cloud services. Iranian cyber operations are said to be spiking, and Tehran is paying particular attention to LinkedIn. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. Government agencies are also targeted.

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THE CYBERWIRE DAILY PODCAST EP. 389 WITH GUEST SPEAKER DAVID BRUMLEY

ForAllSecure

NSO Group says its Pegasus software can now obtain access to private messages held in major cloud services. Iranian cyber operations are said to be spiking, and Tehran is paying particular attention to LinkedIn. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. Government agencies are also targeted.