SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2023

The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

Spyware 63

Spyware Cyber threats Mobile Data collection 63

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2019

Media File Jacking allows manipulating media files users receive via Android WhatsApp and Telegram. Mysterious hackers steal data of over 70% of Bulgarians. Experts spotted a rare Linux Desktop spyware dubbed EvilGnome. Israel surveillance firm NSO group can mine data from major social media.

Small Business 54

Small Business Media Spyware DNS 54

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Data collected by the Internet Storm Center dug into “Survival Time History”, which is “calculated as the average time between reports for an average target IP address. The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks.

Internet 73

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 73

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This politician became the target of a previously undiscovered “zero-day” attack aimed at infecting his phone with spyware. BlackEnergy APT attacks in Ukraine are a prominent example from the last decade, known for destructive actions against media companies, compromising industrial control systems and engaging in cyber-espionage.

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 29, 2024

I have access to AI tools in a way that I don’t have access to data collection regimes. There’s an entire industry of super creepy spyware that is sold to people who want to spy on their wives and girlfriends. The tech monopolies are so powerful, and we saw that with social media. What about people?

Surveillance 76

Surveillance Government Advertising Spyware 76

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Not only can the intruder violate their victim’s privacy by monitoring their activities, but they can also use the software to access huge volumes of personal data. Depending on the software they use, they can monitor anything from device location to text messages, social media chats, photos, browser history and more.

Mobile 84

Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 84

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Kaspersky has been tracking deployments of this spyware since 2011. TeamViewer, VLC Media Player, WinRAR) as well as portable applications. Based on the data collected by the Post-Validator, it is most likely that: The Post-Validator is deployed to ensure that the infected victim is the intended one. WiFiRecorder (0x28).

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Encryption Malware Spyware Architecture 143