Tag: spyware
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What’s App: Global Spyware Campaign Conducted By Israeli Spyware Firm
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Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/whats-app-global-spyware-campaign-conducted-by-israeli-spyware-firm
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Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: ‘I feel violated’
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in SecurityNewsAn Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/03/journalist-targeted-on-whatsapp-by-paragon-spyware-i-feel-violated/
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Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: “I feel violated”
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in SecurityNewsAn Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/03/journalist-targeted-on-whatsapp-by-paragon-spyware-i-feel-violated/
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WhatsApp: Global spyware campaign conducted by Israeli firm
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Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/whatsapp-global-spyware-campaign-conducted-by-israeli-firm
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WhatsApp disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware
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in SecurityNewsMeta announced the disruption of a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists with the Paragon spyware. Meta announced that discovered and dismantled a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists and civil society members with the Paragon spyware (aka Graphite). The hacking campaign targeted 90 users and was disrupted in December, WhatsApp already alerted…
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Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Linked to WhatsApp Zero-Click Attack
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in SecurityNewsWhatsApp recently revealed a targeted spyware campaign linked to the Israeli firm Paragon, which affected 90 individuals, including… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/israeli-spyware-firm-paragon-whatsapp-zero-click-attack/
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Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US
Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hackers-google-gemini-us-cyberattacks/
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UN Security Council launches 1st discussion tackling commercial spyware
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Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/un-security-council-launches-1st-discussion-tackling-commercial-spyware
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UN Security Council members meet on spyware for first time
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Tags: spywareAt an informal meeting with U.N. Security Council members, a senior U.S. diplomat called for enhanced efforts to obtain justice for victims of commercial spyware, and other nations pledged to take action.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/commercial-spyware-meeting-un-security-council-members
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How Barcelona became an unlikely hub for spyware startups
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in SecurityNewsBarcelona’s mix of affordable cost of living and quality of life has helped create a vibrant startup community, and become a hotbed for the creation of surveillance technologies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/how-barcelona-became-an-unlikely-hub-for-spyware-startups/
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NSO ruling is a victory for WhatsApp, but could have a small impact on spyware industry
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in SecurityNewsA court victory for WhatsApp over spyware maker NSO Group may have a limited impact for the broader commercial surveillance industry, experts say.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nso-whatsapp-ruling-may-have-limited-impact-on-spyware-ecosystem
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Pall Mall Process to tackle commercial hacking proliferation raises more concerns than solutions
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in SecurityNewsAn initiative spearheaded by France and the U.K. last year to tackle commercial spyware has experienced setbacks and significant gaps, according to participants.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pall-mall-process-commercial-hacking-concerns
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FireScam Android Spyware Campaign Poses ‘Significant Threat Worldwide’
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in SecurityNewsA fake Telegram Premium app delivers information-stealing malware, in a prime example of the rising threat of adversaries leveraging everyday applications, researchers say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/firescam-android-spyware-campaign-significant-threat-worldwide
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New FireScam Infostealer Spyware Hits Android via Fake Telegram Premium
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in SecurityNewsResearchers at Cyfirma have discovered FireScam, an Android malware disguised as ‘Telegram Premium’ that steals data, monitors activity, and infiltrates devices. Learn about its distribution, functionality, and the impact on user privacy. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/firescam-infostealer-spyware-android-fake-telegram-premium/
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FireScam Android info-stealing malware supports spyware capabilities
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in SecurityNewsFireScam malware steals credentials and financial data by monitoring Android app notifications and sending data to a Firebase database. Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma warns of the FireScam Android info-stealing malware that supports spyware capabilities. The malicious code steals credentials and financial data by monitoring app notifications and sending the information to a Firebase database. The malware…
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FireScam Android Malware Packs Infostealer, Spyware Capabilities
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in SecurityNewsThe FireScam Android infostealer monitors app notifications and harvests credentials and financial data and sends it to a Firebase database. The post FireScam Android Malware Packs Infostealer, Spyware Capabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/firescam-android-malware-packs-infostealer-spyware-capabilities/
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WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Group
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in SecurityNewsA US court ruled against NSO Group, an Israeli spyware maker, finding them liable for hacking WhatsApp users. The ruling has major implications for the surveillance technology industry.” First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/whatsapp-wins-lawsuit-against-israeli-spyware-nso-group/
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Spyware Maker NSO Group Liable for WhatsApp User Hacks
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in SecurityNewsA US judge has ruled in favor of WhatsApp in a long-running case against commercial spyware-maker NSO Group First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/spyware-maker-nso-group-whatsapp/
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Judge grants ruling in favor of WhatsApp against spyware firm NSO Group
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in SecurityNewsThe ruling is arguably the most important to date against the Israeli maker of the Pegasus spyware. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/judge-grants-ruling-in-favor-of-whatsapp-against-spyware-firm-nso-group/
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US court finds spyware maker NSO liable for WhatsApp hacks
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group violated U.S. hacking laws by using WhatsApp zero-days to deploy Pegasus spyware on at least 1,400 devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-court-finds-spyware-maker-nso-liable-for-whatsapp-hacks/
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U.S. Court rules against NSO Group in WhatsApp spyware Lawsuit
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in SecurityNewsA U.S. court ruled in favor of WhatsApp against NSO Group, holding the spyware vendor liable for exploiting a flaw to deliver Pegasus spyware. WhatsApp won a legal case against NSO Group in a U.S. court over exploiting a vulnerability to deliver Pegasus spyware. Will Cathcart of WhatsApp called the ruling a major privacy victory,…
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Apple sends spyware victims to this nonprofit security lab
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity experts, who work with human rights defenders and journalists, agree that Apple is doing the right thing by sending notifications to victims of mercenary spyware, and at the same time refusing to forensically analyze the devices. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/why-apple-sends-spyware-victims-to-this-nonprofit-security-lab/
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WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case
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in SecurityNewsA US judge ruled that the Israeli spyware maker breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with Pegasus First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/23/whatsapp-scores-historic-victory-against-nso-group-in-long-running-spyware-hacking-case/
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U.S. Judge Rules Against NSO Group in WhatsApp Pegasus Spyware Case
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in SecurityNewsMeta Platforms-owned WhatsApp scored a major legal victory in its fight against Israeli commercial spyware vendor NSO Group after a federal judge in the U.S. state of California ruled in favor of the messaging giant for exploiting a security vulnerability to deliver Pegasus.”The limited evidentiary record before the court does show that defendants’ Pegasus code…
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WhatsApp Wins NSO in Pegasus Spyware Hacking Lawsuit After 5 Years
After a prolonged legal battle stretching over five years, WhatsApp has triumphed over NSO Group in a significant lawsuit concerning the use of Pegasus spyware. The verdict, handed down by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, marks a major milestone in the fight against cyber espionage and reinforces the tech…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 25
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in SecurityNewsSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Vishing via Microsoft Teams Facilitates DarkGate Malware Intrusion Spyware distributed through Amazon Appstore BADBOX Botnet Is Back Supply Chain Attack on Rspack npm Packages Injects Cryptojacking Malware 4.5 Million (Suspected) Fake Stars in GitHub: A Growing…
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NSO-Group schuldig gesprochen: WhatsApp-Angriff mit Pegasus-Spyware hat Folgen
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in SecurityNewsNSO-Group schuldig gesprochen: WhatsApp gewinnt Prozess gegen Entwickler der berüchtigten Pegasus-Spyware. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/datenschutz/nso-group-schuldig-gesprochen-whatsapp-angriff-mit-pegasus-spyware-hat-folgen-306485.html
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NSO-Group für WhatsApp-Angriff mit Pegasus-Spyware schuldig gesprochen
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in SecurityNewsIm Jahr 2019 wurden WhatsApp-Nutzer Opfer eines Angriffs durch Spyware, die über eine Schwachstelle auf Android und iOS-Geräte installiert werden konnte. WhatsApp verklagte die NSO Group, die den Exploit entwickelt und verkauft haben. Jetzt ist ein Urteil, welches einen großen … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/22/nso-group-fuer-angriff-mit-pegasus-spyware-schuldig-gesprochen/
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Judge rules NSO Group is liable for spyware hacks targeting 1,400 WhatsApp user devices
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in SecurityNewsThe precedent-setting ruling from a Northern California federal judge could lead to massive damages against NSO Group, whose notorious spyware has been reportedly used by various governments worldwide.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/judge-rules-nso-group-liable-for-hack-of-1400-whatsapp-users