SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Depending on the software they use, they can monitor anything from device location to text messages, social media chats, photos, browser history and more. Nevertheless, iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep a close eye on their device. This means that the affected number of users were targeted by stalkerware only.

Mobile 78

Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 78

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 57

Small Business Media Spyware DNS 57

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

FinSpy, also known as FinFisher or Wingbird , is an infamous surveillance toolset. Kaspersky has been tracking deployments of this spyware since 2011. TeamViewer, VLC Media Player, WinRAR) as well as portable applications. Record files on inserted removable media. Trojanized applications. WiFiRecorder (0x28).

Encryption 141

Encryption Malware Spyware Architecture 141

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This politician became the target of a previously undiscovered “zero-day” attack aimed at infecting his phone with spyware. A creative avenue for threat actors is to expand their surveillance efforts to include devices such as smart home cameras, connected car systems and beyond.

Hacking 102

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 102

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 29, 2024

For decades, governments and companies have surveilled the conversations, movements, and behavior of the public. DAVID RUIZ : We know that mass surveillance has this “Collect it all” mentality—of the NSA, obviously, but also from companies that gather clicks and shares and locations and app downloads and all of that.

Surveillance 73

Surveillance Government Advertising Spyware 73