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Sophisticated Android Spyware Targets Users in Russia

Information Week

Researchers say "LianSpy" malware has been in use in a covert data gathering operation that's gone undetected for at least three years.

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There's now a tool to test for NSA spyware

Network World

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. Has your computer been infected with a suspected NSA spying implant? National Security Agency.

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6 key mobile and IoT/OT attack trend findings

Network World

To shed light on this burgeoning threat landscape, the Zscaler ThreatLabz research team conducted a detailed analysis of mobile and IoT/OT attack trends from June 2023 to May 2024. Top Mobile and IoT/OT trends Rise in financially-motivated mobile threats, including a 111% rise in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware.

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Beware the Cyber Ghouls: Spooky Threats Lurking in Digital Shadows

SecureWorld News

Spooky fact : According to research from Proofpoint , in 2023, 71% of organizations experienced at least one successful phishing attack, and they remain one of the most prevalent forms of cyber threats. Vampire malware: draining systems dry This malware creeps in undetected, draining resources and stealing data in the dark.

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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

CTOvision

Here are my key take-aways from this year’s research: In every measure that matters, in every category, the bad guys are getting faster by automating. 92% of attacks studied in this research can be described and categorized by nine basic attack patterns of: Crimeware. Insider Misuse. Cyber Espionage.

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Kaspersky: SparkCat malware is a nightmare for crypto owners

Dataconomy

Kaspersky researchers have identified a malware campaign, dubbed SparkCat, distributing malicious applications on both Android and iOS platforms since March 2024. This malware employs optical character recognition (OCR) to scan photo libraries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.

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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

SecureWorld News

Lockdown Mode is designed to protect users who could be targeted by "the most sophisticated digital threats," such as spyware developed by private companies like the highly controversial NSO Group. The spyware was found on the phone of Jamal Khashoggi's wife just days after his murder. Department of State.

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