Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group, the researchers detail how commercial surveillance vendors particularly use spyware and target Google and Apple devices.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Alarming details have emerged about the exploitation of two Zero-Day vulnerabilities to deploy NSO Group's Pegasus commercial spyware on iPhones. These vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-41064 and CVE-2023-41061 , were actively abused as part of a zero-click exploit chain, according to security researchers at The Citizen Lab.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s a cat-and-mouse struggle as tech giants Microsoft and Apple deal with persistent threats from China state actors and Pegasus spyware.

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IT Toolbox

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post Massachusetts DPH Sued for Forcefully Installing Spyware on One Million Android Devices appeared first on. NCLA accused Massachusetts DPH of secretly installing a contact-tracing app on the device of individuals who reside in or have traveled to or through Massachusetts since June 15, 2021.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A new report from Kaspersky's security team outlines all the currently known details of "Triangulation," arguably the most sophisticated iOS spyware ever discovered. The most intriguing detail is that it relies on exploits hidden so deeply that virtually no one outside of Apple could have known about them. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

JUNE 27, 2022

A report from Google's Threat Analysis Team describes how Italian company RCS Labs distributes its Hermit spyware on behalf of clients which include national governments. It aligns with Lookout Threat Lab's report from earlier this month.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 27, 2021

The spyware tries to steal passwords and other sensitive data and accesses your contact list, warns the U.K.'s s National Cyber Security Centre.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 27, 2022

Some spyware vendors are collaborating with ISPs to ensure their targets are successfully compromised. The post Spyware vendor targets iOS and Android in Italy and Kazakhstan, collaborates with ISP appeared first on TechRepublic. Read more about how to protect yourself from similar threats.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 20, 2021

iPhones have been compromised by the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. Should you be worried? That depends on who you ask.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The unsuspecting victims of the illegal spyware sold by tech CEO Patrick Hinchy felt the painful sting of this violation of privacy firsthand, as their every call, text, location, and online activity was being monitored without their knowledge or consent.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2022

Apple announced plans to launch a new security feature called "Lockdown Mode" that will be available this fall when Apple releases its annual iOS update. Apple also established a new category in its Apple Security Bounty program that will reward those who find security flaws in Lockdown Mode. Apple and NSO Group have a history.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 2, 2021

Key topics analysts anticipate for these security conferences include supply chain attacks, Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities and the iPhone/Pegasus spyware incident.

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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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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

F-Secure, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has delved into the depths of SpyNote and released a report shedding light on its workings. Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning.

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Computer Weekly

JANUARY 16, 2018

Powerful, highly advanced spyware has been targeting Android mobiles for the past four years, security researchers have discovered

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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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The Verge

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The FBI has confirmed to The Washington Post that the agency had a license to use NSO’s Pegasus spyware and that it tested out the software’s capabilities. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. The FBI says it was only testing the software, not using it.

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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.

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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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Gizmodo

JULY 20, 2021

If you’ve been watching the news this week you may have heard something about the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that currently stands accused of helping bad actors to hack journalists, politicians, and human rights activists throughout the world. Read more.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Facebook-owned WhatsApp sued the spyware vendor last year, alleging that its software was used to hack 1,400 devices via a vulnerability in the messaging service. Second, it says these tools are not subject to the same constraints when they’re made by private companies rather than government security agencies.

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Computer Weekly

JANUARY 11, 2018

Researchers at security firm McAfee have confirmed that social networks are being used to target North Korean dissidents with spyware

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The Verge

JULY 19, 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has banned NSO Group, the company behind the Pegasus spyware program. As the report describes it, NSO would deploy Pegasus malware through a series of malicious subdomains, exploiting security weaknesses on services like iMessage. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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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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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 8, 2021

NSO Group, the notorious Israeli spyware vendor, will no longer allow its clients to hack citizens of the United Kingdom, sources close to the company told The Guardian this week. The changes have been “hard-coded” into NSO’s infamous malware, Pegasus, and will make future targeting of UK-based phone numbers… Read more.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior. How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? Read Entire Article

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IT Toolbox

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cybersecurity professional Bruce Schneier: “Everyone visiting Qatar for the World Cup needs to install spyware on their phone.”. The post Experts Cite Privacy Risks From Two Qatari Apps Required for FIFA World Cup Visitors appeared first on Spiceworks.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission announced it had banned spyware maker SpyFone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from the surveillance business. SpyFone’s lack of basic security also exposed device owners to hackers, identity thieves, and other cyber threats.”.

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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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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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CTOvision

MAY 16, 2019

Since WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook in 2014, users of the messaging app have long speculated on how secure the platform would be from its new parent company’s data collection practices.

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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.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

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. Tips for Spotting Malware and Spyware. What is Malware? There are various types of malware.

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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. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

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. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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TechSpot

APRIL 11, 2023

In a new report published this week, security company Kaspersky describes a dark web market offering services to hack targets with Android malware and spyware. Hackers can sneak much of that malicious code onto the Google Play Store, circumventing Google's most stringent protections. Read Entire Article

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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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