Hackology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The emergence of Kamran spyware, targeting users of a regional news website, has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. Distributed through a possible watering-hole attack on the Hunza News website , the spyware prompts users to grant permissions, allowing access to sensitive data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2023

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered several exploit chains targeting Android, iOS, and Chrome to install commercial spyware. The exploit chains were used to install commercial spyware and malicious apps on targets’ devices. The experts pointed out that both campaigns were limited and highly targeted.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2021

Reports that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used by governments to spy on Apple iPhones used by journalists, activists, government officials and business executives is becoming a global controversy for NSO, Apple and a number of governments at the center of the scandal. The impact of the burgeoning scandal continues to ripple.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2022

Spanish Government has released a press statement confirming Pegasus malware on the smart phones of Spanish Prime Minister (PM), Pedro Sanchez and the region’s Defense Minister, Margarita Robles. The United States banned NSO Group, that developed Pegasus surveillance software, last year.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Researchers reported that the top-of-the-line Android mobile devices sold in China are shipped with malware. This malicious software puts users’ privacy at risk, it could be used to spy on users and unmasking of their identities. China Mobile and China Unicom), even though they do not provide any service to the device (i.e.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2022

released in Dark Web – malicious shortcut-based attacks are on the rise Tor Browser 11.5 is optimized to automatically bypass censorship A massive cyberattack hit Albania Watch out for the CVE-2022-30136 Windows NFS Remote Code Execution flaw Graff paid a $7.5M released in Dark Web – malicious shortcut-based attacks are on the rise Tor Browser 11.5

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Google Security

MAY 15, 2024

Google Play Protect live threat detection Google Play Protect now scans 200 billion Android apps daily, helping keep more than 3 billion users safe from malware. We’re also sharing new tools and policies to help developers build safer apps and keep their users safe. These features require device OEM integration and compatible hardware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Most attacks make would-be victims click to install malware or redirect them to a phishing page to steal their credentials. NSO Group’s Pegasus software has been routinely in the headlines in recent years for using zero-click attacks to install its spyware. Spyware and Zero-Days: A Troubling Market.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Service providers continually work to address such vulnerabilities, so it’s crucial to keep your software and applications up to date to minimize the risk. Education and awareness campaigns can play a crucial role in mitigating the risk of social engineering attacks. You may also like: Is Every Hacker Is Same?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post Bad Apples: How CNA Attacks Put Everyone At Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A look at the nature and effects of legal, advanced spyware on application security. Pegasus is an advanced spyware that exploits vulnerable mobile apps to gain a foothold on iPhone and Android devices. Perform other intrusive and malicious activity (modular malware, keylogging, screencaps, etc.). What is Pegasus?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 27, 2023

Exploited enterprise IT zero-day vulnerabilities: Mandiant Commercial Use of Zero-Days Mandiant also observed three cases in which commercial spyware companies leveraged zero-day flaws. ” Running malware on an internet-connected device can also enable lateral movement into the network and can be used to tunnel commands in and data out.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

The scary part of the story is that a private surveillance firm was aware of the zero-day flaw since at least two years and is actively exploiting the SimJacker vulnerability to spy on mobile users in several countries. Billions of users at risk appeared first on Security Affairs. language, radio type, battery level, etc.). .

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs. Uber scam lures victims with alert from a real Uber number Teaching cybersecurity skills to special needs children with Alana Robinson: Lock and Code S02E18.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2024

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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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 policy underscores the U.S. The policy underscores the U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The scary part of the story is that a private surveillance firm was aware of the zero-day flaw since at least two years and is actively exploiting the SimJacker vulnerability to spy on mobile users in several countries. The experts explained that the attack is transparent for the users, the targets are not able to notice any anomaly.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that threat actors have been using catfishing to lure Israeli soldiers into installing spyware. This included DarkHotel and APT29 (aka CozyDuke and CozyBear) with their WellMess malware ( as attributed by the UK NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre ). Mobile devices exposed to wide attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2023

government added surveillance technology vendors Cytrox and Intellexa to an economic blocklist for trafficking in cyber exploits. Government warns of the key role that surveillance technology plays in surveillance activities that can lead to repression and other human rights abuses.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

The US NCSC and the Department of State published joint guidance on defending against attacks using commercial surveillance tools. In the last years, we have reported several cases of companies selling commercial surveillance tools to governments and other entities that have used them for malicious purposes.

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SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

In most countries around the world, use of stalkerware is currently not prohibited, but installing a surveillance application on another person’s smartphone without their consent is illegal and punishable. Nevertheless, iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep a close eye on their device.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consequences of browser-focused cybercrime Hackers are able to utilize browser vulnerabilities to install malware and spyware on devices, steal login credentials for other services, extract sensitive user data, and maintain persistence inside systems.

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SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

Other types of monitoring or spyware apps that fall outside of the Coalition’s definition are not included in the report statistics. iPhone users fearing surveillance should always keep an eye on their device. Moreover, the user risks erasing important data or evidence that could be used in a prosecution.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From facial recognition to surveillance cameras to time trackers or just having a couple guys standing over employees’ shoulders, there are a multitude of ways to make sure employees are staying on-task and being productive. Businesses have long wondered if employees are staying focused and doing their jobs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Biden discussed Russian ransomware gangs with Putin in a phone call Hackers accessed Mint Mobile subscribers data and ported some numbers Magecart hackers hide stolen credit card data into images and bogus CSS files Kaseya releases patches for flaws exploited in massive ransomware supply-chain attack BIOPASS malware abuses OBS Studio to spy on victims (..)

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The infamous Israel-based NSO Group, known for its hacking spyware Pegasus, was placed on the United States Government's Entity List for engaging in malicious cyber activities, along with three other foreign companies, Candiru, Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE (COSEINC), and Positive Technologies.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. UNC4841 deployed new malware designed to maintain presence on a small subset of high-priority targets compromised either before the patch was released or shortly afterwards. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 7.

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