Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Lookout researchers discovered two long-running surveillance campaigns targeting the ethnic minority Uyghurs. Researchers from mobile security firm Lookout uncovered two long-running surveillance campaigns targeting the Uyghurs minority. List of installed packages. Call logs and geocoded location associated with the call. .”

Surveillance 96

Surveillance Spyware Malware Mobile 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Earlier this month, German authorities have raided the offices of FinFisher, the German surveillance software firm, accused of providing its software to oppressive regimes. FinSpy can spy on most popular desktop and mobile operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. SecurityAffairs – hacking, K-Electric).

Surveillance 114

Surveillance Spyware Software Advertising 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2022

An interesting article published by The Intercept reveals the secretive business of a US surveillance firm named Anomaly Six. While Russia was invading Ukraine in February, two unknown surveillance startups, Anomaly Six and Zignal Labs joined forces to provide powerful surveillance services. ” concludes the article.

Surveillance 98

Surveillance Mobile Government Media 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

CISA has added nine flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, including bugs exploited by commercial spyware on mobile devices. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added nine new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.

Spyware 89

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Education 89

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Researchers reported that the top-of-the-line Android mobile devices sold in China are shipped with malware. The smartphones analyzed by the r researchers were observed sending data to the device vendor and the Chinese mobile network operators (e.g., EU) Android OS distributions from the same OS developers.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Surveillance Spyware 98

Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A new version of the 'FurBall' Android spyware has been found targeting Iranian citizens in mobile surveillance campaigns conducted by the Domestic Kitten hacking group, also known as APT-C-50. [.].

Spyware 70

Spyware Hacking Surveillance Mobile 70

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

Experts uncovered an enterprise-grade surveillance malware dubbed Hermit used to target individuals in Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy since 2019. Lookout Threat Lab researchers uncovered enterprise-grade Android surveillance spyware, named Hermit, used by the government of Kazakhstan to track individuals within the country.

Spyware 87

Spyware Surveillance Telecommunications Mobile 87

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Iran-linked APT group Domestic Kitten, also tracked as APT-C-50, has been conducting widespread surveillance targeting over 1,000 individuals. Both groups have conducted long-running cyber-attacks and intrusive surveillance campaigns, which target both individuals’ mobile devices and personal computers.”

Surveillance 104

Surveillance Mobile Malware Cyber Attacks 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2021

WhatsApp addressed two security vulnerabilities in its app for Android that could have been exploited to remotely hack the victim’s device. or greater on the Android platform, as previous versions are vulnerable to the aforementioned bugs and may allow for remote user surveillance. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WhatsApp).

Mobile 104

Mobile Hacking Encryption Surveillance 104

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Police searched the man’s apartment and seized three mobile phones, a laptop, and a flash drive containing information that would substantiate the allegations. The surveillance cameras were located in residential buildings and were used to monitor the surrounding area and a parking lot.

Surveillance 117

Surveillance DDOS Mobile Hacking 117

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 18, 2020

The drastic spread of coronavirus across the world has not stopped cybercriminals from exploiting fear to hack into devices.

Surveillance 147

Surveillance Mobile Malware Hacking 147

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. On June 11, 2017, Terpin’s phone went dead. ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

Mobile 218

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 218

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Tens of Al Jazeera employees were targeted in a cyber espionage campaign leveraging a zero-click iOS zero-day vulnerability to hack their iPhones. Researchers from Citizen Lab reported that at least 36 Al Jazeera employees were targeted in a cyber espionage campaign leveraging a zero-click iOS zero-day vulnerability to hack their iPhones.

Hacking 131

Hacking Surveillance Spyware Government 131

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A Russian zero-day broker is willing to pay $20 million for zero-day exploits for iPhones and Android mobile devices. The Russian zero-day broker firm Operation Zero is increasing payouts for top-tier mobile exploits. Due to high demand on the market, we're increasing payouts for top-tier mobile exploits.

Mobile 127

Mobile Surveillance Marketing Hacking 127

Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

More than one billion mobile users are at risk from a SIM card flaw being currently exploited by threat actors, researchers warn.

Mobile 81

Mobile Surveillance Risk Hacking 81

Malwarebytes

JULY 17, 2023

In late June, a mobile app that can, without consent, pry into text messages, monitor call logs, and track GPS location history, warned its users that its services had been hacked. But the hacking of an app with similar functionality raises questions. Tune in today.

Hacking 85

Hacking Mobile Surveillance Data breaches 85

WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 9, 2019

The Surveillance Detection Scout can track license plates and faces near your Tesla—with all the privacy concerns that implies.

Surveillance 91

Surveillance Mobile Hacking 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

In October 2019, WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks against its users. According to the NSO CEO, Facebook was interested in improving surveillance capabilities on iOS devices of the Onavo Protect. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Surveillance 103

Surveillance Spyware Advertising Government 103

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In a tale as old as the computer, China has once again pointed fingers at the United States, accusing it of hacking into one of its technology companies. RELATED: 8 Steps Huawei Took to Steal IP from T-Mobile and Cover It Up ] The timing of these accusations holds significant weight, as both China and the U.S.

Hacking 86

Hacking Artificial Intelligence Telecommunications Cyber Attacks 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The United Arab Emirates denied reports that the popular mobile app ToTok was used as part of a government massive surveillance program. According to a report recently published by the New York Times , the popular app ToTok was used by the UAE government as a surveillance tool. SecurityAffairs – ToTok, surveillance).

Surveillance 68

Surveillance Government Telecommunications Advertising 68

The Hacker News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A prominent Togolese human rights defender has been targeted with spyware by a threat actor known for striking victims in South Asia, marking the hacking group's first foray into digital surveillance in Africa.

Spyware 87

Spyware Mobile Surveillance Hacking 87

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The approved Bitcoin ETFs will be subject to ongoing surveillance and compliance measures to ensure continued investor protection.” The hack appears to have been designed to take advantage of anticipation around an imminent annoncement by US regulators about Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Accountability 89

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 89

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

According to an anonymous Belarusian security researcher the app was designed for surveillance purposes, it collects info on the device owner and geolocation data, then periodically sends the data back to a remote server. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Belarusian government). Warn your friends, maximum repost!,” site (89.223.89[.]47).”

Surveillance 101

Surveillance Government Advertising Malware 101

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Snowden warns of abuse of surveillance software that also had a role in the murder of the Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Officially the sale of surveillance software is limited to authorized governments to support investigation of agencies on criminal organizations and terrorist groups. COUNTRY NEXUS. 2012-2014.

Surveillance 96

Surveillance Spyware Software Advertising 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Researchers at Check Point discovered that Egypt ‘ government has been spying citizens in a sophisticated surveillance program. Researchers at Check Point discovered that the Egyptian government has been spying on activists and opponents as part of a sophisticated surveillance program. SecurityAffairs – Egypt, surveillance).

Mobile 87

Mobile Surveillance Government Advertising 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FinSpy).

Spyware 138

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Advertising 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2024

The method allow to discover stealthy and poweful surveillance software like NSO Group ‘s Pegasus , Intellexa ‘s Predator , QuaDream ‘s Reign. The researchers focused on an unexpected system log, Shutdown.log, which is present in any mobile iOS device. ” continues the report.

Spyware 127

Spyware Mobile Malware Surveillance 127

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Cybersecurity researchers at AdaptiveMobile Security disclosed a critical vulnerability in SIM cards dubbed SimJacker that could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise targeted mobile phones and spy on victims just by sending an SMS. “ Simjacker represents a clear danger to the mobile operators and subscribers.

Hacking 111

Hacking Mobile Spyware Manufacturing 111

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2023

The nation-state actors are turning their focus to mobile devices because these devices are high-value targets for cyber espionage operations. APT41 historically attempted to exploit web-facing applications and infiltrate traditional endpoint devices, but the two spyware demonstrates the interest of the group in targeting mobile platforms.

Spyware 91

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Malware 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2019

In the last weeks, a new Android surveillance malware dubbed Exodus made the headlines, now expert found the iOS version of the government spyware. Security experts at LookOut have discovered an iOS version of the dreaded surveillance Android app Exodus that was initially found on the official Google Play Store. Pierluigi Paganini.

Surveillance 72

Surveillance Spyware Phishing Malware 72

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2019

Chinese border guards are secretly installing a surveillance app on smartphones of tourists and people crossings in the Xinjiang region who are entering from Kyrgyzstan. The surveillance software allows operators to spy on victims, accessing emails, text messages, contacts, calendar entries, call records. Pierluigi Paganini.

Surveillance 65

Surveillance Spyware Advertising Government 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Researchers are warning of a new variant of recently disclosed SimJacker attack, dubbed WIBattack , that could expose millions of mobile phones to remote hacking. WIBattack is a new variant of the recently discovered Simjacker attack method that could expose millions of mobile phones to remote hacking.

Hacking 96

Hacking Mobile Risk Advertising 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Some researchers reported that the flaw affected the link preview feature of the mobile app and urged users to disable it. Researchers fear that commercial surveillance vendors could be aware of a zero-day vulnerability in the Signal app that allowed their spyware to completely control the target devices.

Spyware 109

Spyware Surveillance Encryption Mobile 109

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections Under Siege: Rapid7-Observed Exploitation of Cisco ASA SSL VPNs Why is.US Being Used to Phish So Many of Us?

Social Engineering 111

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 111

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Steve Blair, a CR privacy and security test engineer, and fellow test engineer David Della Rocca, discovered that at least 10 more seemingly identical video doorbells been sold under different brand names, are all controlled through the same mobile app, called Aiwit, which is owned by Eken.

Manufacturing 128

Manufacturing Wireless Retail Surveillance 128

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

Security researchers at Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab have shared technical details about a commercial Android spyware named Predator that is sold by the surveillance firm Intellexa (formerly known as Cytrox). The attacks aimed at installing the surveillance spyware Predator, developed by the North Macedonian firm Cytrox.

Spyware 96

Spyware Surveillance Media Malware 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

CheckPoint uncovered an extensive surveillance operation conducted by Iranian APT actor and tracked as Domestic Kitten aimed at specific groups of individuals. ” This means that the Domestic Kitten surveillance operation had collateral victims whose details were leaked from contact lists or conversations with the targets. .

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Mobile Advertising Spyware 52