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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Researchers believe the purpose of this could be to set up a larger spearphishing attack conducted via text messages.

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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2022

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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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. cfd) whose purpose is to filter traffic and separate real victims from bots, sandboxes, or security researchers. If something seems off or too good to be true, exercise caution.

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. Examining the dark web reveals that infostealer malware has become increasingly widespread.

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Unsurprisingly, the NSO Group's Malware Is Targeting Activists Again

Gizmodo

AUGUST 24, 2021

The iPhones of nine Bahraini political activists were recently hacked using the NSO Group’s spyware Pegasus, according to a new report put out by researchers. Read more.

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17 Apps Removed from Google Play for Joker Malware

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Google has removed 17 apps from its Google Play store due to malware known as Joker. The Joker malware family is infamous for constantly targeting Android devices. A Zscaler research team has been monitoring Joker malware and notified Google of the recent uploads to the Google Play store. Meticulous Scanner. Care Message.

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Spyware activities are on the rise, thanks to never-ending zero-day vulnerabilities

Dataconomy

AUGUST 8, 2022

Vulnerability exploitation and spyware activities picked up in July, with abnormally high amounts of activity observed in incursions connected to spyware, according to research conducted by Recorded Future. It is unknown, however, whether.

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Watch Out For This Android Malware That Factory Resets Your Phone After Stealing Your Money

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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There's now a tool to test for NSA spyware

Network World

APRIL 21, 2017

A security researcher has come up with a free tool that can tell. Luke Jennings of security firm Countercept wrote a script in response to last week’s high-profile leak of cyberweapons that some researchers believe are from the U.S. Has your computer been infected with a suspected NSA spying implant? National Security Agency.

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

Dataconomy

JUNE 2, 2023

Kaspersky researchers discovered a previously unknown mobile APT campaign targeting iOS devices. Once infected, the malware runs with root privileges, giving the attacker complete control over the device and user data. However, when the victim opens the attachment, the malware is installed on the device. or earlier.

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Government Employees at High Risk for Mobile Phishing

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. Mobile phishing attacks come in two varieties: credential harvesting and malware delivery.

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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

CTOvision

APRIL 28, 2014

Here are my key take-aways from this year’s research: In every measure that matters, in every category, the bad guys are getting faster by automating. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware. Insider Misuse. Cyber Espionage.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.

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Breaking: Apple Sues 'Abusive State-Actor' NSO Group

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The steps we’re taking today will send a clear message: In a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those who seek to make the world a better place.". That behavior by NSO Group, according to Citizen Lab and Apple, includes secret installation of Pegasus Spyware. And he didn't stop there.

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Making Security Personal: Warn End Users About New Bank App Alert

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2020

And research shows this phenomenon accelerated because of COVID-19. And here's more on banking trojans: "In another scenario, banking trojans can be used as a “dropper” to install malware onto a user’s phone, particularly spyware (aka stalkerware). It ranks right up there with the DMV.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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AdLock – How to Remove Ads from Your PC or Gadgets

Galido

MAY 23, 2019

Ridding your computer of pop up adverts can not only reduce your stresses, but it can also protect your machine from viruses and malware. The company created advanced software that allows you to filter out advertising on the Internet and stop malware from attacking your computer or device. About AdLock. Does it Work For Windows?

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Google Chrome Patches Sixth Zero-Day of the Year

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consequences of browser-focused cybercrime Hackers are able to utilize browser vulnerabilities to install malware and spyware on devices, steal login credentials for other services, extract sensitive user data, and maintain persistence inside systems.

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Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial

The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Craig Federighi, senior vice president, software engineering — covering “iOS operating system; competition faced by Apple; Apple’s investment and efforts to combat malware, spyware, and other issues relating to app security and iOS device user protection.” Ned Barnes , managing director, Berkeley Research Group. Epic employees.

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Spyware Zero-Days Being Developed Commercially, Google Finds

SecureWorld News

JUNE 27, 2022

The commercial spyware industry is alive and thriving, according to a report released last week by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG). The report specifically details an Italian vendor, RCS Labs, and its "Hermit" surveillance malware (aka spyware) used on mobile phones. RELATED: Spyware Pariah: NSO Group Placed on U.S.

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NSO Group Placed on U.S. Blacklist

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The infamous Israel-based NSO Group, known for its hacking spyware Pegasus, was placed on the United States Government's Entity List for engaging in malicious cyber activities, along with three other foreign companies, Candiru, Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE (COSEINC), and Positive Technologies.

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Apple's Emergency Patch: What it Means for Organizations

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Toronto-based research group works to protect journalists and activists from cyberattacks and spyware. And oftentimes they come across new tech-enabled spying efforts from Israel-based NSO Group, which claims to carefully vet sales of its spyware. Citizen Lab discovers zero-day and zero-click spyware. gif” extension.

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Cybercrooks Are Increasingly Adept at Gaming Google's Services

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Scammers and malware authors know a good opportunity when they see one, especially if it's a vulnerability in a popular web service. Since last year, malware gangs have been busy polluting this territory with phony stories to spread dangerous apps. The scary thing is that the misuse of Google Maps can go well beyond research.

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Antitrust investigations aren’t the biggest threat to Facebook’s future

The Verge

JULY 21, 2020

Facebook is accusing the spyware maker of creating accounts to send malware to mobile phones of 1,400 people to snoop on them. Pew Research Center). (Mike Allen / Axios ). US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton denied NSO Group’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Facebook and WhatsApp. Malathi Nayak / Bloomberg).

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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

Unsurprisingly, the NSO Group's Malware Is Targeting Activists Again

17 Apps Removed from Google Play for Joker Malware

Spyware activities are on the rise, thanks to never-ending zero-day vulnerabilities

Watch Out For This Android Malware That Factory Resets Your Phone After Stealing Your Money

There's now a tool to test for NSA spyware

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

Government Employees at High Risk for Mobile Phishing

Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

Breaking: Apple Sues 'Abusive State-Actor' NSO Group

Making Security Personal: Warn End Users About New Bank App Alert

Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

AdLock – How to Remove Ads from Your PC or Gadgets

Google Chrome Patches Sixth Zero-Day of the Year

Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial

Spyware Zero-Days Being Developed Commercially, Google Finds

NSO Group Placed on U.S. Blacklist

Apple's Emergency Patch: What it Means for Organizations

Cybercrooks Are Increasingly Adept at Gaming Google's Services

Antitrust investigations aren’t the biggest threat to Facebook’s future

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