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Predator spyware vendor banned in US

Malwarebytes

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Predator spyware vendor Intellexa Consortium, and banned the company from doing business in the US. The spyware is capable of turning on the user’s microphone and camera, downloading their files without their knowledge, tracking their location, and more.

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Breaking: Apple Sues 'Abusive State-Actor' NSO Group

SecureWorld News

The steps we’re taking today will send a clear message: In a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those who seek to make the world a better place.". SecureWorld News covered the recent U.S. decision to place the NSO Group on its Entity List related to its Zero-Click Zero-Day attacks.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2022

SecureList

Blackberry released a report centered around an entity they call Zebra 2104 and which appears to be an “initial access broker” According to their research, Zebra 2014 has provided ransomware operators with an initial foothold into some of their victims. This prediction appears to have come true only a few days ago.

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U.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity

Security Affairs

Department of State imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals allegedly linked to the commercial spyware business. The US Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on 13 individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware or their immediate family members. ” In February, the U.S. .

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U.S. Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware

Security Affairs

government imposes visa restrictions on individuals who are involved in the illegal use of commercial spyware. State Department announced it is implementing a new policy to impose visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware. The Entity List maintained by the U.S. government.

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US Gov adds surveillance firms Cytrox and Intellexa to Entity List for trafficking in cyber exploits

Security Affairs

government added surveillance technology vendors Cytrox and Intellexa to an economic blocklist for trafficking in cyber exploits. The Entity List maintained by the U.S. The Entity List maintained by the U.S. The financial entities added to the Entity List include Intellexa S.A. government.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. 20,551 gambling industry attacks.