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Recently patched Apple and Chrome zero-days exploited to infect devices in Egypt with Predator spyware

Security Affairs

Citizen Lab and Google’s TAG revealed that the three recently patched Apple zero-days were used to install Cytrox Predator spyware. citizenlab in coordination with @Google ’s TAG team found that former Egyptian MP Ahmed Eltantawy was targeted with Cytrox’s #Predator #spyware through links sent via SMS and WhatsApp.

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Google TAG shares details about exploit chains used to install commercial spyware

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered several exploit chains targeting Android, iOS, and Chrome to install commercial spyware. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) shared details about two distinct campaigns which used several zero-day exploits against Android, iOS and Chrome. links sent over SMS to users.

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Google TAG argues surveillance firm RCS Labs was helped by ISPs to infect mobile users

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed that the Italian spyware vendor RCS Labs was supported by ISPs to spy on users. TAG researchers tracked more than 30 vendors selling exploits or surveillance capabilities to nation-state actors. ” reads the report published by Google. ” continues the analysis.

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Scammers send fake 'Energy Bills Support Scheme' texts

Malwarebytes

Watch out for an energy-themed scam being sent out via SMS. If you actually visit the page despite this, it’s also tagged as “Dangerous” where the green padlock in the URL bar is located. Phone calls, emails, and random SMS messages asking for payment information are not going to be legitimate. Scam alert.

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Hermit spyware is deployed with the help of a victim’s ISP

Malwarebytes

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has revealed a sophisticated spyware activity involving ISPs (internet service providers) aiding in downloading powerful commercial spyware onto users’ mobile devices. The spyware, dubbed Hermit, is reported to have government clients much like Pegasus. Italian vendor RCS Labs developed Hermit.

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Sophisticated attackers used DazzleSpy macOS backdoor in watering hole attacks

Security Affairs

The investigation started in November after Google TAG published a blogpost about watering-hole attacks targeting macOS users in Hong Kong. Google TAG researchers discovered that threat actors leveraged a zero-day vulnerability in macOS in a watering hole campaign aimed at delivering malware to users in Hong Kong.

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Actor’s verified Twitter profile hijacked to spam NFT giveaways

Malwarebytes

To enter: Follow me & @GrumpyKatzNFT Like & RT Tag 3 friends. Perhaps the actor is using SMS codes and somebody performed a SIM swap attack. That is to say, promoting a range of pixel art cats known as “GrumpyKatz”. The tweet reads as follows: Giveaway time! I am working with @grumpykatznfts to giveaway 15 SOL ($1500).

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