Meta Disrupts 8 Spyware Firms, 3 Fake News Networks
Information Week
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
While furiously trying to put out one fire -- fake news -- the social media giant is dealing with another growing threat: spies for hire.
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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.
SecureWorld News
JULY 8, 2022
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.
SecureWorld News
JULY 18, 2022
The controversial Pegasus spyware continues to stay in the news cycle, as a new report from the Citizen Lab details how the technology was used to target pro-democracy activists in Thailand. Understandably, this led to mass protests and social media campaigns like #WhyDoWeNeedAKing and #FreeYouth. Pegasus spyware in Thailand.
Gizmodo
JULY 24, 2021
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has said that findings from the new investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware coincide with what the app learned about an attack on its users in 2019. Cathcart also questioned NSO’s claim that a list of thousands of phone numbers central to the investigation is an exaggeration,… Read more.
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 9, 2025
Protecting military mobile devices Standards and policies will be implemented to secure Department of Defense mobile devices from foreign spyware. Agencies must report any compromises involving foreign spyware over the past two years. "We're finally repaying those businesses so they can maintain essential connectivity."
CTOvision
JULY 24, 2015
Advanced spyware for Android now available to script kiddies everywhere. State Department Seeks Russian-speaking Social Media Maven. Hortonworks Named to 2015 CRN Emerging Vendors List; Mitch Ferguson Comments. Federal Lab Explodes, Police Say Evidence Points to a Meth Lab | Mediaite - Mediaite.
Gizmodo
MARCH 29, 2021
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.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Apple recently revealed a new policy that would notify users if their devices were the targets of a state-sponsored attack conducted using spyware from Israeli surveillance-for-hire firm NSO Group. Now, just weeks later, a new report from Reuters claims at least nine U.S. State Department officials found themselves on… Read more.
CTOvision
DECEMBER 4, 2014
Last week technology news site Re:Code announced that it would stop hosting comments on its own sites as the conversation around stories was already happening on social media. Regin, new computer spyware, discovered by Symantec. ACLU offers a smart safeguard for using surveillance technology.
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. Pradeo, the mobile security company that discovered these malicious apps, has released a report discussing the spyware lurking on the Google Play Store. million users.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning. SpyNote is well-known for its overlay injection attacks, which are used to steal user credentials when attempting to access banking, cryptocurrency, and social networking sites.
Cloud Musings
DECEMBER 14, 2014
The majority of these attacks are due to hacking, fraud and social engineering. Social engineering is a methodology that enables a perpetrator to persuade or induce an individual to provide sensitive information or access to the unauthorized perpetrator. For example, in the first half of 2014, 84.6% Most Active Malware Today.
SecureWorld News
JULY 11, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning in April that the group was targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies and that it was using social engineering schemes to gain access to the victim's network. The employee who fell for the social engineering scheme no longer works for Sky Mavis.
The Accidental Successful CIO
MARCH 21, 2012
Couple all of the standard threats and then add in today’s popular social media sites and you have a real problem on your hands. The fact that hackers can reach out to you via numerous social media sites means that they are just that much closer to getting into your corporate network. What We Need To Be Doing. No related posts.
Galido
JUNE 17, 2018
Spyware is a Threat to Sensitive Information. Internet Service Providers will need to install spyware on devices to be able to record your internet browsing. Hackers can take advantage of the vulnerabilities in the spyware and intercept your private details such as passwords. Conclusion. Learn more at ReciprocityLabs.com.
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2023
Whether this rise is part of the overall trend, a fluctuation relative to other malware activity like ransomware and spyware, or a genuine increase in this specific threat, is hard to say without more research. Historically, user errors have been more of a risk than technical issues.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A purge of creeps from some of the web’s most widely used social media platforms has just taken place—a welcome turn-of-events for some 50,000 people who may have been targeted, not to mention the rest of us. Read more.
Galido
MARCH 13, 2017
Malware, also known as “malicious software” is a simple term that essentially refers to a group of threats including the likes of worms, keyloggers, trojan horses, spyware and adware infections. We all have numerous social media, email and banking websites that we log into on a daily basis. Login Information.
SecureWorld News
MAY 7, 2023
They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords.
Galido
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
The modern and common types of malware, such as the viruses, worms, spyware, adware, Trojans, and Zombies, primarily target confidential personal, business, or financial information. Attackers can easily make their way through social sites and activities. Do not any unknown person or group to your social media page.
Galido
APRIL 11, 2019
They can be the result of technological malfunction, or these could be the work of malicious intruders operating socially. Social Risks. Use Anti-Spyware. A few potential damages that online gaming brings to your system could be the hardware failure, crash down or software instability. Technological Risks.
SecureWorld News
MARCH 29, 2024
This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective. However, that seems to be a misconception because these cyberattacks often overlap.
SecureWorld News
APRIL 11, 2023
When hackers trick people into using their fake Wi-Fi networks and power stations, they can compromise devices, install malware/spyware and steal data. This trend will continue and evolve as more and more people connect to EV charging stations for their electric vehicles.
Kitaboo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
These may include their contact information, academic and health records, financial information, social security numbers, etc. It can help protect the network from various attacks, including viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware. Access to these data without authorization is called a data breach. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks.
Galido
JUNE 15, 2016
Protect your computer with antivirus, firewall, spam filter, and anti-spyware software. Phishing scam for email that is trying to trick you into giving out sensitive personal information like passwords, bank accounts, or your Social Security number. Never email personal or financial information and beware of links that ask for it.
Kitaboo
JANUARY 29, 2023
Young students may not be able to resist distractions like social networking sites and addictive games that are easily accessible via tablets. And unlike tablets, there is no possibility of getting spyware, malware, or having personal data stolen from a physical textbook.
Dataconomy
JUNE 27, 2023
Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Malware, including viruses, ransomware, or spyware, can infiltrate devices and networks, causing significant damage. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
There is still no federal-wide data privacy laws, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have introduced a bill banning law enforcement and intelligence agencies from easily purchasing personal data use that includes location tracking, social media activity and search history records.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A tailgating attack in cybersecurity is a type of social engineering attack in which an unauthorized person gains access to a secure system or facility by following closely behind an authorized person. Tailgating, specifically, is a social engineering tactic used in physical security breaches. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?
ForAllSecure
APRIL 26, 2023
Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
In some of the stories around spyware companies , the most worrying version of this is where they get full access to your phone. There was just a story in the LA Times a few weeks ago about a predator who was using social engineering get access to women’s backups just to try to look through their photos. Yes, absolutely.
ForAllSecure
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware. What about social media? So here's the thing, SpyPhone is not an isolated incident.
Victus pro Scientia Opus -- Food for the Knowledge
MAY 11, 2007
I run a feet-on-the-street IT MSP which serves this market so I'm closely familiar with how many valuable documents of financial data are just left lying in inboxes and temp folders on someone's Spyware infested home computer. Enterprise 2.0 Pour out the Kool Aide my friend, Google's on the right track.
ForAllSecure
AUGUST 14, 2019
The SyTech projects exposed included social media monitoring solutions and TOR deanonymization tools. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Pegasus is pricey.
ForAllSecure
AUGUST 14, 2019
The SyTech projects exposed included social media monitoring solutions and TOR deanonymization tools. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Pegasus is pricey.
ForAllSecure
AUGUST 14, 2019
The SyTech projects exposed included social media monitoring solutions and TOR deanonymization tools. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Pegasus is pricey.
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Then, the cybercriminals published tutorials that supposedly provided tools and techniques to take over someone's social network account—something along the lines of "how to hack a Facebook account in two minutes." Under the guise of account hacking tools, the malefactors were mostly distributing a spyware program known as Emotet.
Gizmodo
JANUARY 28, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation spent two years considering whether it should procure a clandestine commercial spyware tool that could reportedly hack any phone within the United States, according to an investigation by New York Times Magazine. Read more.
Dataconomy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Serbian police allegedly use NoviSpy spyware to monitor journalists Investigations reveal that the malwares authors are using Glutton not just for traditional espionage but also to turn cybercrime operations against other attackers.
The Verge
JULY 15, 2020
To speculate much further would be irresponsible, but Cox’s reporting suggests that this is not a garden-variety hack in which a bunch of people reused their passwords, or a hacker used social engineering to convince AT&T to swap a SIM card. The spyware was made by Israel’s NSO Group. Sensor Tower).
The Verge
MARCH 18, 2022
A vibe shift, she wrote, is “a relatively simple idea: In the culture, sometimes things change, and a once-dominant social wavelength starts to feel dated.”. In particular, I’ve been working on how to apply it to my chosen field: tech journalism, which is driven as much by social wavelengths as any other part of our culture.
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