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Spyware Firms Targeting Windows, Android, and iOS Warns Meta

IT Toolbox

Meta has warned that eight spyware companies based in the UAE, Italy, and Spain are conducting surveillance for hire services against iOS, Android, and Windows devices. The post Spyware Firms Targeting Windows, Android, and iOS Warns Meta appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out more about this report.

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Google reports on a company selling spyware for Chrome, Firefox, and Windows Defender

TechSpot

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) reports that a Barcelona company sold spyware exploiting Chrome, Firefox, and Windows Defender vulnerabilities to conduct contract surveillance on target PCs.

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Windows 11: a spyware machine out of users' control?

TechSpot

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? 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. Read Entire Article

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Mini PCs sold on Amazon contained factory-installed spyware

TechSpot

The issue came to light after Jon Freeman from YouTube channel The Net Guy Reviews tested the AceMagic AD08 mini PC and discovered it contained files flagged by Windows Defender as malware. He alleges that other models marketed by AceMagic, including the AD15 and S1, also contain similar malware. Read Entire Article

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Amazon Cuts Off Service to NSO Spyware Firm Behind iPhone Hacks

Gizmodo

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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Easy and Reliable Spyware & Malware Remover

Galido

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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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. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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