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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. A common example of this is surveillance. Still, it might not be seen that way due to the normalization of surveillance and the narrative that 'surveillance is love'.

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The State of Stalkerware in 2023–2024

SecureList

In most countries around the world, use of stalkerware is currently not prohibited, but installing a surveillance application on another person’s smartphone without their consent is illegal and punishable. Nevertheless, iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep a close eye on their device.

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The state of stalkerware in 2022

SecureList

Some affected users may use another cybersecurity solution on their devices, while some do not use any solution at all. 2022 trends observed by Kaspersky Methodology The data in this report has been taken from aggregated threat statistics obtained from the Kaspersky Security Network. All received data is anonymized.

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Bad Apples: How CNA Attacks Put Everyone At Risk

Security Boulevard

On September 14, 2021, two unrelated incidents demonstrated not only the vulnerability of users to state-sponsored attacks but the fact that defenders are relegated to playing “cat and mouse” with attackers (including government attackers), and the fact that when we provide computer and network attack (CNA) tools just to the “good guys”—we really don’t (..)

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Types of spyware are often classified based on what information they’re gathering. Need More Intel on Rootkits?

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Apple Warns of Further Compromises by Israel’s NSO Group

Security Boulevard

The compromise was carried out, according to Apple, The post Apple Warns of Further Compromises by Israel’s NSO Group appeared first on Security Boulevard. Embassy Kampala mission that their iPhones had been compromised.

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