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Multiple WhatsApp mods spotted containing the CanesSpy Spyware

Security Affairs

Kaspersky researchers are warning of multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. Kaspersky researchers discovered multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. mods are modifications or alterations made to an application, often by third-party developers or users.

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Updated Android spyware GravityRAT steals WhatsApp Backups

Security Affairs

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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News alert: Wisner Baum lawsuit alleges joint spyware scheme by Google, Meta, H&R Block

The Last Watchdog

27, 2023 — Citing organized crime statutes, attorneys with Wisner Baum have filed the first RICO class action alleging that H&R Block, Meta, and Google jointly schemed to install spyware on the H&R Block site, scraping customers’ private tax return information for profit. Los Angeles, Calif., Learn more at WisnerBaum.com.

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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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For 2nd Time in 3 Years, Mobile Spyware Maker mSpy Leaks Millions of Sensitive Records

Krebs on Security

“All our customers’ accounts are securely encrypted and the data is being wiped out once in a short period of time. regulators and law enforcers have taken a dim view of companies that offer mobile spyware services like mSpy. Akbar was charged with selling and advertising wiretapping equipment. In September 2014, U.S.

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XCSSET Mac spyware spreads via Xcode Projects

Security Affairs

Infected users are also vulnerable to having their credentials, accounts, and other vital data stolen.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. .” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro.

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Regin spyware involved in attack against the Russian tech giant Yandex

Security Affairs

Many experts linked the Regin malware to the Five Eyes alliance , they found alleged references to the super spyware in a number of presentations leaked by Edward Snowden and according to malware researchers, it has been used in targeted attacks against government agencies in the EU and the Belgian telecoms company Belgacom. .

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