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

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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

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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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, spyware).

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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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Sextortion campaign uses Goontact spyware to target Android and iOS users

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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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Mandrake, a high sophisticated Android spyware used in targeted attacks

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Security experts discovered a highly sophisticated Android spyware platform, dubbed Mandrake, that remained undetected for four years. Researchers from Bitdefender discovered a high-sophisticated Android spyware platform dubbed Mandrake, it was involved in highly targeted attacks against specific devices. ” continues the report.

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A new Android malware used to spy on the Uyghur Community

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Experts spotted new Android spyware that was used by China-linked threat actors to spy on the Uyghur community in China. The malware disguised as a book titled “ The China Freedom Trap ,” which is a biography written by the exiled Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Uyghur community).

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 178 – News of the week

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Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. The best news of the week with Security Affairs. 20% discount. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy. Stopping a big botnet targeting USA, Canada and Italy. · What Happens to Whistleblowers After They Blow the Whistle?

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