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APT32 state hackers target human rights defenders with spyware

Security Affairs

The threat actors used by spyware to take over the target systems, spy on the victims, and exfiltrate data. The APT32 group has been active since at least 2012, it has targeted organizations across multiple industries and foreign governments, dissidents, and journalists. ” reads the post published by Amnesty International. .

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Snowden speaks about the role of surveillance firm NSO Group in Khashoggi murder

Security Affairs

Snowden warns of abuse of surveillance software that also had a role in the murder of the Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Officially the sale of surveillance software is limited to authorized governments to support investigation of agencies on criminal organizations and terrorist groups. COUNTRY NEXUS.

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Amnesty International employee targeted with NSO group surveillance malware

Security Affairs

An employee at Amnesty International has been targeted with Israeli surveillance malware, the news was revealed by the human rights group. Amnesty International revealed that one of its employees was targeted with a surveillance malware developed by an Israeli firm. ” reads the report published Amnesty International.

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NSO mobile Pegasus Spyware used in operations in 45 countries

Security Affairs

A new report published by Citizen Lab revealed that the NSO Pegasus spyware was used against targets across 45 countries worldwide. A new investigation of the Citizen Lab revealed that the powerful Pegasus mobile spyware was used against targets across 45 countries around the world over the last two years. COUNTRY NEXUS.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2023

SecureList

The cyber-offense ecosystem still appears to be shaken by the sudden demise of NSO Group; at the same time, these activities indicate to us that we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to commercial-grade mobile surveillance tooling. More APT groups will move from CobaltStrike to other alternatives. Drone hacking!

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