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WhatsApp flaws could have allowed hackers to remotely hack mobile devices

Security Affairs

WhatsApp recently addressed two security vulnerabilities in its app for Android that could have been exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious code on a target device and potentially eavesdrop on communications. The communication with upstream servers and the E2E encryption implementation are two notable ones.

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Signal denies claims of an alleged zero-day flaw in its platform

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Encrypted messaging app Signal denied claims of an alleged zero-day flaw in its platform after a responsible investigation. The popular encrypted messaging app Signal denied claims of an alleged zero-day vulnerability in its platform. “PSA: we have seen the vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability.

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Unknown FinSpy Mac and Linux versions found in Egypt

Security Affairs

Experts from Amnesty International uncovered a surveillance campaign that targeted Egyptian civil society organizations with a new version of FinSpy spyware. FinSpy can spy on most popular desktop and mobile operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. ” reads the Amnesty’s report.

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The iPhone of a Russian journalist was infected with the Pegasus spyware

Security Affairs

A joint investigation conducted by Access Now and the Citizen Lab revealed that the journalist, who is at odds with the Russian government, was infected with the surveillance software. However, there is no public evidence that the Russian government is a client of the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group. ” states Access Now.

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Lorenz ransomware gang stolen files from defense contractor Hensoldt

Security Affairs

This week a Hensholdt spokesperson confirmed the security breach to BleepingComputer explaining that a small number of mobile devices in its UK subsidiary has been affected. Hensoldt AG focuses on sensor technologies for protection and surveillance missions in the defence, security and aerospace sectors.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 418 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Experts spotted a new advanced Android spyware posing as “System Update”

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted a sophisticated Android spyware that implements exfiltration capabilities and surveillance features, including recording audio and phone calls. Experts from security firm Zimperium have spotted a new sophisticated Android spyware that masquerades itself as a System Update application.

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