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A consumer-grade spyware app found in check-in systems of 3 US hotels

Security Affairs

A researcher discovered a consumer-grade spyware app on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels across the US. The security researcher Eric Daigle discovered a commercial spyware app, called pcTattletale, on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels across the US, TechCrunch first reported.

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Spyware, ransomware and Nation-state hacking: Q&A from a recent interview

Security Affairs

I transcribed a recent interview, here some questions and answers about nation-state hacking, spyware, and cyber warfare. Enjoy” How has spyware changed the rules of cyber security in recent years? Spyware are powerful weapons in the arsenal of governments and cybercrime gangs. Is the Pegasus spyware as a game-changer?

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Sextortion campaign uses Goontact spyware to target Android and iOS users

Security Affairs

Security researchers from Lookout have discovered new spyware, dubbed Goontcat, that could target both Android and iOS users. Goontact implement common spyware features, including the ability to gather data from the infected devices and gather system info. The spyware is likely used as part of a sextortion campaign.

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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

SecureWorld News

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Researchers believe the purpose of this could be to set up a larger spearphishing attack conducted via text messages.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 174 – News of the week

Security Affairs

Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. 20% discount. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Inside Apple: How Apple’s attitude impacts security

Malwarebytes

Years ago, well-known researcher and co-author of the book “The Mac Hacker’s Handbook”, Charlie Miller, figured out how to get a “malicious” proof-of-concept app into the App Store, and reported this to Apple after having achieved it. Apple’s not great at working with security researchers.

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It is time to re-evaluate Cyber-defence solutions

Security Affairs

The exploit called “SignSight” involved the modification of software installers hosted on the Certificate Authorities website (“ca.gov.vn”) to insert a spyware tool called PhantomNet or Smanager to unsuspecting end users. For more information on this breach, see: Software Supply-Chain Attack Hits Vietnam Government Certification Authority.