Meta Disrupts 8 Spyware Firms, 3 Fake News Networks
Information Week
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
While furiously trying to put out one fire -- fake news -- the social media giant is dealing with another growing threat: spies for hire.
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Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A whistleblower alleges that the scandal-ridden spyware firm NSO Group once offered a telecom security company “bags of cash” to buy access to its cellular networks, ostensibly so its clients could track specific mobile users within the United States. Read more.
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Dataconomy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. SpyNote is well-known for its overlay injection attacks, which are used to steal user credentials when attempting to access banking, cryptocurrency, and social networking sites.
Network World
MAY 16, 2019
WhatsApp’s recent spyware hack took advantage of a security vulnerability and allowed attackers to access private, digital communication. In this episode of TECH(feed), Juliet walks through the hack, who was affected and how you can secure your devices ASAP.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In a groundbreaking investigative report, the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) media network, with technical assistance from Amnesty International's Security Lab, has exposed the shocking extent of the global surveillance crisis and the glaring inadequacies of EU regulation in curbing it. Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLC.
SecureWorld News
JULY 10, 2023
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. Pradeo, the mobile security company that discovered these malicious apps, has released a report discussing the spyware lurking on the Google Play Store. million users.
Network World
AUGUST 25, 2016
The claims -- from research at Toronto-based Citizen Lab and mobile security firm Lookout -- focus on spyware that targeted Ahmed Mansoor, an activist in the United Arab Emirates. However, inside the message was a link that, once clicked, can infect an iPhone with spyware, using three zero-day exploits of iOS, the research found.
Network World
MAY 30, 2016
Meet Stealth Falcon, a sophisticated and likely state-sponsored cyberespionage group, which is hell bent on conducting targeted spyware attacks “against Emriati journalists, activists and dissidents.” The digital attacks started in 2012 and are still being carried out against United Arab Emirates (UAE) dissidents.
CTOvision
APRIL 28, 2014
They do what it takes to get in, including devising very sophisticated phishing schemes, creating spyware, placing code in RAM, leaving hacker tools, installing rootkits and continually adjusting/re-placing spyware. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice revealed that three former U.S. intelligence operatives were facing federal charges in connection with their work for BlackMatter, a foreign cybersecurity company based in the United Arab Emirates. Read more.
Computerworld Vertical IT
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The news follows the revelation that the FBI also obtained NSO’s Pegasus spyware , but claims it did not use it. That also follows another recent claim that NSO Group offered “bags of cash” in exchange for access to US cellular networks via the SS7 network. To read this article in full, please click here
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. Here is what researchers discovered from the analysis: "We obtained logs from an iPhone 11 device inside Al Jazeera networks while it was infected. Spyware attacks becoming harder to detect.
Network World
APRIL 21, 2017
Has your computer been infected with a suspected NSA spying implant? 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. National Security Agency.
CIO Business Intelligence
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Hence, it’s important to protect the cloud and its various connections across various cloud environments, not just those that directly tie back to the on-premise network. In many cases, organizations adopt legacy network security solutions and architectures to secure these cloud workloads that often fail to provide complete security coverage.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Network Security Management. Businesses may think they’re safer if they keep to their own network, but some of the greatest data breaches and corruptions have come from within. Detecting Cyber Intrusions.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
If you thought your smartphone was safe(r) from the wild west of malware, spyware and other viruses compared with the PC space, think again. Taking the big hit are smartphone infections, which now account for 78% of all infections across the mobile network, says Nokia in its latest Nokia Threat Intelligence Report.
SecureWorld News
JULY 11, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning in April that the group was targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies and that it was using social engineering schemes to gain access to the victim's network. The threat actors then proceeded to take over four out of nine validator nodes on the network.
Kitaboo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. A denial-of-service attack attempts to overwhelm or shut down a network, rendering it unusable to legitimate users. There is a heightened focus on remote learning and online classes.
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 23, 2021
Paul Moore, an information security consultant, says that this worm is a serious threat to any PC or network. This malware strain works by installing spyware, used to gather information about browsing habits and personal data. Department for Education has recommended that schools check their networks as an extra precaution.
CTOvision
AUGUST 16, 2016
Here is how they are treated in Wikipedia: Dell sells personal computers (PCs), servers , data storage devices , network switches , software , computer peripherals , HDTVs , cameras, printers, MP3 players, and electronics built by other manufacturers. 5 Free Tools to Prevent Viruses and Spyware from Crippling Your PC (pcrichard.com).
Network World
MARCH 22, 2017
percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. For the top malware strains, the advisory provides six mitigations: Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware, on IT network assets. Enforce MFA.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat. Adware, which is generally safe, could be present, as well as more dangerous threats like spyware or ransomware. The Malwarebytes team ran a test to shed light on this problem.
Galido
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Advanced System Protector protects your PC from adware, spyware, phishing scams and other malware threats effectively. Its network threat prevention stops malware or cyber-attacks even before they even begin. Use this free Windows malware protection tool to clean adware, remove spyware and other malicious content effectively.
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?
Network World
MARCH 15, 2017
Put aside the matter of Russian interference in our presidential election to instead consider this scenario: If Vladimir Putin ordered his government-employed hackers to plant spyware on your personal computer – stealing all your data and even recording your Skype calls – you would have no access to any legal remedy in the U.S. court system.
SecureWorld News
APRIL 11, 2023
According to an FBI "Scams and Safety" brief , which also discusses system and data protection and protecting money information: Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, when on a public network.
Network World
APRIL 12, 2017
A previously unknown Microsoft Office vulnerability was recently used to deliver spyware to Russian-speaking targets, in a possible case of cyberespionage. Security firm FireEye noticed the intrusion attempt, which taps a critical software flaw that hackers are using to craft malicious Microsoft Word documents.
Network World
MARCH 15, 2017
citizen from filing a civil suit against the African country, which allegedly infected his computer with spyware and monitored his communications. An appeals court has barred an Ethiopian-born U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled Tuesday that foreign states are immune from suit in a U.S.
Network World
MAY 19, 2017
Phishing emails from supposed family members, spyware piggybacking on legitimate apps, well-known sites hijacked with malicious code -- digital safety clearly needs new rules to meet today's evolving threatscape.
Dataconomy
JUNE 27, 2023
Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Avoid infected devices Be cautious when connecting to unknown or potentially compromised devices, such as public computers or untrusted networks.
Network World
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Since October, millions of internet users have been exposed to malicious code served from the pixels in tainted banner ads meant to install Trojans and spyware, according to security firm ESET. The attack campaign, called Stegano, has been spreading from malicious ads in a “number of reputable news websites,” ESET said in a Tuesday blog post.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 15, 2020
It's a common best practice among CISOs trying to get their employees invested in cybersecurity for the corporate network: make things personal. 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).
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. A common example of this is surveillance.
Network World
APRIL 6, 2017
It's particularly effective against ransomware, spyware, computer Trojans and other malicious programs that attempt to steal, encrypt or destroy files. Little Flocker can be used to enforce strict access controls to a Mac's files and directories as well as its webcam, microphone and other resources.
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2023
An infostealer can automate many steps in the reconnaissance phase of an attack, allowing less-technical threat actors to spend a small amount of money to get deeper access inside a network or organization.
Galido
JULY 10, 2018
Install desktop and network firewalls and anti-spam email software. It is malicious software which enters your computer via infected drives, unreliable downloads and networks. Some of the infamous types of malware are viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, adware and spyware. What to do? Open Wi-Fi. What to Do?
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Sometimes our cell phone detectors were used to catch bad guys trying to wirelessly hack into a network but many times, we are our own worst enemies so the business of detecting and alerting to a common cell phone left in one’s pocket by accident during a confidential meeting has remained a lucrative one.
SecureWorld News
MAY 7, 2023
Malware attacks Malware cyberattacks are designed to disrupt computer systems, access sensitive networks, and hack sensitive data. These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. On the other end of the spectrum, data-in-transit encryption protects data shared over networks.
Network World
AUGUST 17, 2016
The maker of so-called spyware program WebWatcher can be sued for violating state and federal wiretap laws, a U.S. appeals court has ruled, in a case that may have broader implications for online monitoring software and software as a service.
Galido
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. The modern and common types of malware, such as the viruses, worms, spyware, adware, Trojans, and Zombies, primarily target confidential personal, business, or financial information.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 11, 2023
If you think that your servers that are not connected to any network in a local environment are safe, you are wrong because tailgating attacks, an old but effective way threat actors use to access data or information of a company, can still target your sensitive data. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?
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. Employee training is essential to raise awareness about the dangers of outdated browsers.
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