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Google’s Threat Analysis Group’s Spyware Research: How CSVs Target Devices and Applications

Tech Republic Security

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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If you have any of these Android apps, uninstall them now

TechSpot

This week, security group Dr. Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware. Some had hundreds of thousands or even millions of Google Play Store downloads.

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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware’s Prevalence

Tech Republic Security

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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Google Chrome Patches Sixth Zero-Day of the Year

SecureWorld News

Google recently rushed out another emergency patch for a Zero-Day vulnerability in its Chrome browser that cybercriminals were actively exploiting in attacks prior to a fix being available. Google is far from the only browser vendor struggling to contain the sharp rise in threats.

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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

SecureWorld News

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.

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Dangerous Android App Pretends to Be a System Update to Steal Your Data

Gizmodo

Beware a newly discovered malicious app that pretends to update your phone but, in reality, is just a giant spyware application that can steal pretty much all your data while also monitoring your movements and online search history. Read more.

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Fed Tech News Roundup

CTOvision

Google-style recruiting — even in government FCW (Today) - Hire people who are better than you, and make sure they’re smart and curious, says Google exec Laszlo Bock.Google is famous for its culture of work as play. promoted Larry Scherer, Woody Hume, and Tom Ladimir from its leadership team. Employees enjoy.

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