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Zero-days fixed by Apple were used to deliver NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware

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Citizen Lab reported that the actively exploited zero-days fixed by Apple are being used in Pegasus spyware attacks Researchers at Citizen Lab reported that the actively exploited zero-day flaws (CVE-2023-41064 and CVE-2023-41061) fixed by Apple are being used to infect devices with NSO Group ’s Pegasus spyware.

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Multiple WhatsApp mods spotted containing the CanesSpy Spyware

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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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Hacking firm I-Soon data leak revealed Chinese gov hacking capabilities

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Recently the leak of a collection of files apparently stolen from the Chinese government hacking contractor, I-Soon, exposed Chinese hacking capabilities. Recently someone has leaked on GitHub [ 1 , 2 ] a collection of files apparently stolen from the Chinese hacking firm, I-Soon.

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Chinese GREF APT distributes spyware via trojanized Signal and Telegram apps on Google Play and Samsung Galaxy stores

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FlyGram can be used to extract basic device information, and sensitive data, such as contact lists, call logs, and the list of Google Accounts. Signal Plus Messenger can collect device data and sensitive information, and spy on the victim’s Signal communications. org) and a Telegram alternative app (flygram[.]org).”

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Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is shutting down amidst spyware accusations

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The Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations after Citizen Lab and Microsoft uncovered their spyware. Last week Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

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NYT Journalist’s iPhone infected twice with NSO Group’sPegasus spyware

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Threat actors infected the iPhone of New York Times journalist Ben Hubbard with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware between June 2018 to June 2021. The iPhone of New York Times journalist Ben Hubbard was repeatedly infected with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. The device was compromised two times, in July 2020 and June 2021.

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Experts warn of anomalous spyware campaigns targeting industrial firms

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Researchers spotted several spyware campaigns targeting industrial enterprises to steal credentials and conduct financial fraud. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have uncovered multiple spyware campaigns that target industrial firms to steal email account credentials and carry out fraudulent activities.

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