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Malwarebytes faces lawsuit for classifying rival's anti-spyware program as a threat

TechSpot

The 2-1 split verdict from the Ninth Circuit came after Enigma appealed a 2017 California district court ruling that held cybersecurity firms can classify any software as harmful, even if they are from their competitors. However, the ruling was reversed by the Ninth Circuit in 2019, raising many questions about. Read Entire Article

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Here’s how to check your phone for Pegasus spyware using Amnesty’s tool

The Verge

Amnesty International — part of the group that helped break the news of journalists and heads of state being targeted by NSO’s government-grade spyware, Pegasus — has released a tool to check if your phone has been affected. Please use commands from Amnesty’s instructions, as it’s possible the program has been updated.).

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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.

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Maker of web monitoring software can be sued, says court

Network World

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.

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

SecureWorld News

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 needs to change,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. And he didn't stop there.

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RarBG is gone but there are other options you can try out

Dataconomy

Millions of torrents in many genres, including video games, music, software, and more, are available on The Pirate Bay. To safeguard your security and privacy online, you should constantly run antivirus software on the files you download and make use of a VPN. However, not all of these downloads are authorized or secure.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Keep the antivirus software updated to ensure it can detect and mitigate the latest threats effectively. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.

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