Microsoft, Apple versus China, spyware actors
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.
Your iPhone and the Pegasus spyware hack: What you need to know
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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Google’s Threat Analysis Group’s Spyware Research: How CSVs Target Devices and Applications
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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Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 12, 2024
Apple recommends that iPhone users install software updates, use strong passwords and 2FA, and don’t open links or attachments from suspicious emails to keep their device safe from spyware.
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Password-stealing spyware targets Android users in the UK
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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Black Hat USA 2021 and DEF CON 29: What to expect from the security events
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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Spyware vendor targets iOS and Android in Italy and Kazakhstan, collaborates with ISP
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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Notorious iOS spyware has an Android sibling
Network World
APRIL 3, 2017
Security researchers have uncovered the Android version of an iOS spyware known as Pegasus in a case that shows how targeted electronic surveillance can be. Fortunately, the spyware never hit the mainstream. It was installed less than three dozen times on victim devices, most of which were located in Israel, according to Google.
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WhatsApp attacked by spyware | TECH(feed)
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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New Android spyware can record your voice, take photos with your camera, and steal app data
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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Apple Releases Emergency Patch for Pegasus Spyware Vulnerability
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The Pegasus spyware can read messages, track locations, and remotely operate phone cameras and microphones. The post Apple Releases Emergency Patch for Pegasus Spyware Vulnerability appeared first on Spiceworks.
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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware’s Prevalence
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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Spyware Firms Targeting Windows, Android, and iOS Warns Meta
IT Toolbox
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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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Apple releases emergency patch to protect all devices against Pegasus spyware
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Designed to combat zero-day flaws exploited in Apple's operating systems, the patch applies to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
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Apple Warns iPhone Users About Mercenary Spyware Attacks
IT Toolbox
APRIL 12, 2024
Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks. The post Apple Warns iPhone Users About Mercenary Spyware Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out more about the threat and the risks associated with it.
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iShutdown Method Makes Finding Spyware on Apple iPhones Easier
IT Toolbox
JANUARY 18, 2024
The post iShutdown Method Makes Finding Spyware on Apple iPhones Easier appeared first on Spiceworks. Kaspersky has released Python scripts to automate the process for easy evaluations.
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State of malware: 3 key findings in the latest Malwarebytes report
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated.
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Packaged zero-day vulnerabilities on Android used for cyber surveillance attacks
Tech Republic Security
MAY 20, 2022
A commercial surveillance company previously exposed for selling a spyware service dubbed "Predator" keeps targeting users and uses 0-day exploits to compromise Android phones. Learn more about how to protect yourself from it.
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Massachusetts DPH Sued for Forcefully Installing Spyware on One Million Android Devices
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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There's now a tool to test for NSA spyware
Network World
APRIL 21, 2017
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. National Security Agency. Has your computer been infected with a suspected NSA spying implant?
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321 Apple patches iOS security flaws found in spyware targeting activist
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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6 key mobile and IoT/OT attack trend findings
Network World
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Overall, ThreatLabz tracked a rise in financially motivated mobile attacks – with 111% growth in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware – most of which can bypass multifactor authentication (MFA). Meanwhile, IoT attacks grew 45% year-over-year, and ThreatLabz identified pervasive security risks in OT environments.
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LightSpy Spyware Campaign Targets iPhones Across South Asia
IT Toolbox
APRIL 16, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign primarily targeting iPhone users in South Asia. Find out more about the spyware implant and the risk it poses to Apple devices. The post LightSpy Spyware Campaign Targets iPhones Across South Asia appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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Google cites progress in Android security, but patching issues linger
Network World
MARCH 22, 2017
percent of Android devices had installed a " potentially harmful application ," such as spyware, a Trojan, or other malicious software. The internet giant revealed the figures in a new report detailing its efforts to making the Android OS secure. By the end of last year, less than 0.71 That figure was even lower, at 0.05
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CISA Issues Alert to Secure iPhones Against Pegasus Spyware Zero-Days
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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Apple patches iOS against potent zero-day spyware attack
Network World
AUGUST 25, 2016
Apple is issuing patches for three iOS zero-day vulnerabilities known as Trident that have been exploited for years by an Israel-based spyware vendor against a human rights activist, an investigative journalist and others.
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Security researchers detail Hermit spyware on Android and iOS
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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Technology Context From the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)
CTOvision
APRIL 28, 2014
For a decade now the cyber security community has been treated to important strategic context coordinated by Verizon in their Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Also, defensive measures keyed to the Critical Controls coordinated by and for the community by the Council on Cyber Security are also provided in each of the attack patterns.
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Intellexa Spyware Amid Shifting Threat Landscape
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The sanctions target key players developing and distributing the "Predator" spyware, which the Treasury describes as a "significant threat to the national security of the United States." The action against Intellexa comes amid a rapidly evolving commercial spyware landscape. The Treasury's sanctions are part of a broader U.S.
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109 WhatsApp confirms it’s been targeted by spyware. That’s exactly its customers’ fear
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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Cyber Security Skills Businesses Will Look For in 2017
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Cyber security is a more pressing issue than ever, with hackers and cyber terrorists advancing all the time. Unfortunately, this easy opening is just as easy for cyber attacks – which means businesses are looking for experts skilled in monitoring and managing cloud security. Cloud Security Development.
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"Triangulation" iPhone spyware used Apple hardware exploits unknown to almost everyone
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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Apple Calls Out 'Mercenary Spyware' Vendors Enabling State Surveillance
SecureWorld News
APRIL 15, 2024
Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world. The developers go to great lengths to remove any clues that might link the software back to them or their clients."
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Serbian police allegedly use NoviSpy spyware to monitor journalists
Dataconomy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Serbian police reportedly deployed a new spyware, NoviSpy, to monitor journalists and activists, according to a report by Amnesty International. The findings point to a larger trend where physical access to devices enables the installation of spyware. Evidence suggests its development dates back to at least 2018.
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A New-ish Mobile Attack: Zero-Click Spyware
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The app then connected to a malicious server and downloaded spyware to the phone, listening in on calls and viewing text messages for nearly a year and a half. Behind the attack is spyware manufacturer NSO Group, which sells technology to governments and law enforcement agencies, Bloomberg reported.
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Microsoft and Google join Facebook’s legal fight against infamous spyware vendor
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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Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spyware
The Verge
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Now Apple has followed WhatsApp and its parent company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in suing Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group. That needs to change.Apple devices are the most secure consumer hardware on the market — but private companies developing state-sponsored spyware have become even more dangerous.”
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Tech CEO Fined $410K for Selling Illegal Spyware
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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Experts Cite Privacy Risks From Two Qatari Apps Required for FIFA World Cup Visitors
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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US Adds Spyware Vendors to Entity List for Cyber Exploits Trafficking
SecureWorld News
JULY 20, 2023
Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has taken significant action to address the escalating concern surrounding the misuse of surveillance technology by foreign entities. This move targets the activities of spyware vendors that pose a serious threat to the privacy and security of individuals and organizations worldwide.
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F-Secure buys Little Flocker to combat macOS ransomware
Network World
APRIL 6, 2017
With attacks against Mac users growing in number and sophistication, endpoint security vendor F-Secure has decided to acquire Little Flocker, a macOS application that provides behavior-based protection against ransomware and other malicious programs.
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