SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2025

The latest wave of privacy litigation doesn't involve data breaches, AI models, or spyware. A privacy policy that hasn't kept up with what the marketing team is actually doing. It involves tracking pixelsand legal theories pulled from a time when Blockbuster Video was still a thing. A misplaced pixel on a login page. Discovery looms.

Consumer Protection

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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Antivirus

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2025

CISA adds Apple products, and TP-Link routers flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers target Zyxel RCE vulnerability CVE-2023-28771 India-based car-sharing company Zoomcar suffered a data breach impacting 8.4M

Data breaches

Hacker's King

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Android operating system is the most familiar operating system in the market. Malware and Spyware: These can be described as malicious apps that seem to be legitimate to the other person, resulting in stealing your information, tracking your activity, or directly hacking your Android device.

Hacking

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

CISA adds Apple products and Juniper Junos OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog GitLab addressed critical auth bypass flaws in CE and EE North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft spotted using new Android spyware KoSpy Experts warn of a coordinated surge in the exploitation attempts of SSRF vulnerabilities Meta warns of actively exploited (..)

Spyware

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Quantum computers threaten to break online security in minutes, expert warns ENISA NIS360 2024 Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,newsletter)

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2025

Markets by 2033 Stealth backdoor found in WordPress mu-Plugins folder U.S. CISA adds CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S.

Spyware

Schneier on Security

MARCH 31, 2025

When the NSA discovers a technological vulnerability in a service such as Signal (or buys one on the thriving clandestine vulnerability market), does it exploit it in secret, or reveal it so that it can be fixed? An entire industry of spyware companies sells capabilities to remotely hack smartphones for any country willing to pay.

Government

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. It tries to provide features like anti-ransomware, anti-spyware, and parental controls, but that still keeps it behind. McAfee also doesnt offer spyware detection, but Defender does. Who Shouldnt Use McAfee?

Antivirus

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2025

North Korea-linked threat actors spread macOS NimDoor malware via fake Zoom updates Critical Sudo bugs expose major Linux distros to local Root exploits Google fined $314M for misusing idle Android users’ data A flaw in Catwatchful spyware exposed logins of +62,000 users China-linked group Houken hit French organizations using zero-days Data (..)

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

But dont count Palo Alto out its widely considered the best overall security vendor in the market, and its firewalls are excellent. These NGFWs prioritize extensive functionality despite an overall higher market cost. Fortinet overview Better for pricing, usability and administration, and customer support Overall Rating: 4.7/5

Firewall

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

The PC version, Threat Protection Pro, also has antivirus capabilities, scanning any downloaded files for trojans, spyware, and viruses. our customers which use our products as a tool for their business) with Nord group companies for marketing of their B2B products purposes (business users have a right to object to such transfer at any time)."

VPN

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

4 ways it's different than any other OS - and mistakes to avoid ZDNET we equip you to harness the power of disruptive innovation, at work and at home.

Artificial Intelligence

Zero Day

JULY 31, 2025

Don't click the link - it's a scam Warning: Protect your phone from choicejacking before it's too late - here's how ZDNET we equip you to harness the power of disruptive innovation, at work and at home.

Scams

Schneier on Security

MAY 24, 2024

New paper: “ Zero Progress on Zero Days: How the Last Ten Years Created the Modern Spyware Market “: Abstract: Spyware makes surveillance simple. The last ten years have also been marked by stark failures to control spyware and its precursors and components.

Marketing

Adam Levin

JANUARY 25, 2019

Trojan horse-based malware attacks and spyware rose sharply in 2018 as ransomware-based attacks declined, according to a new report published by Malwarebytes. The post Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback appeared first on Adam Levin.

Spyware

Schneier on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

Spyware companies like NSO Group have relied on rubber stamp approvals by government agencies whose permission is required to export their technologies abroad.

Spyware

Schneier on Security

JUNE 23, 2021

Its spyware is also said to be equipped with a keylogger, which means every keystroke made on an infected device — including passwords, search queries and messages sent via encrypted messaging apps — can be tracked and monitored.

Manufacturing

Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Predator spyware vendor Intellexa Consortium, and banned the company from doing business in the US. Intellexa is based in Greece but the Treasury Department imposed the sanctions because of the use of the spyware against Americans, including US government officials, journalists, and policy experts.

Spyware

The Hacker News

MAY 26, 2023

Security researchers have shared a deep dive into the commercial Android spyware called Predator, which is marketed by the Israeli company Intellexa (previously Cytrox). The spyware, which is delivered by means of

Spyware

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple wants its three-year-old lawsuit against spyware maker NSO to be dismissed, citing the surveillance software maker's declining dominance of the expanding market and fears that its own threat intelligence could be exposed, which would harm its efforts to protect its users.

Spyware

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

NSO Group that is struck in a legal controversy for producing Pegasus Spyware has received a ban from United States and has been added to the US Trade Blacklist. So, from now on the company cannot buy any goods, services or licenses from the American companies and cannot sell its spyware on the American soil.

Spyware

Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2022

The name of the surveillance company—or better said, professional spyware vendor—is Cytrox and the name of its spyware is Predator. In the campaign uncovered by TAG, the spyware vendor used the zero-days in conjunction with other already-patched vulnerabilities. Government spyware. Did I hear someone say Pegasus ?

Spyware

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2024

A new version of the Mandrake Android spyware has been found in five apps on Google Play, which have been downloaded over 32,000 times since 2022. Researchers from Kaspersky discovered a new version of the Mandrake Android spyware in five app on Google Play, totaling over 32,000 downloads between 2022 and 2024.

Spyware

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.

Spyware

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A Togolese human rights advocate was hit by mobile spyware that has been allegedly developed by an Indian firm called Innefu Labs. Experts believe the attackers used a spyware developed by an Indian company called Innefu Labs. In the past, the Donot Team spyware was found in attacks outside of South Asia. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware

Malwarebytes

JUNE 16, 2022

A stalkerware -type app that boasts “the best free phone spying software on the market,” has exposed the data it snooped on from the phones it was installed in. This news, first reported by Motherboard , is the latest in a lengthening list of spyware brands breached due to their poor cybersecurity hygiene. .

Spyware

Heimadal Security

JANUARY 16, 2023

The VPN market has grown considerably in the last few years due to the increasing popularity of VPN technologies. However, corrupted VPN installers have been used by threat actors to deliver a piece of spyware called EyeSpy, as part of a malware campaign that started in May 2022.

Spyware

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2022

Researchers spotted several spyware campaigns targeting industrial enterprises to steal credentials and conduct financial fraud. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have uncovered multiple spyware campaigns that target industrial firms to steal email account credentials and carry out fraudulent activities. ” concludes the report.

Spyware

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

federal court for illegally targeting its customers with the surveillance spyware Pegasus. The complaint provides new information on how NSO Group infected victims’ devices with its Pegasus spyware. The post Apple sues NSO Group for abusing state-sponsored Pegasus spyware appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2023

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

Spyware

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2023

Anonymous hackers have breached the servers of spyware app “WebDetetive ” , accessing the user database. Spyware apps are installed on a potential victim’s phone without permission and lurk invisibly, collecting data and sending it back to the app operator. Use an antivirus on your phone.

Spyware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I transcribed a recent interview, here some questions and answers about nation-state hacking, spyware, and cyber warfare. Enjoy” How has spyware changed the rules of cyber security in recent years? Spyware are powerful weapons in the arsenal of governments and cybercrime gangs. Is the Pegasus spyware as a game-changer?

Spyware

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Aside from the obvious difficulties this causes, it’ll make it harder for them to buy zero-day vulnerabilities on the open market. US companies and individuals cannot sell to them. This is another step in the ongoing US actions against the company.

Manufacturing

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has urged the EU to ban the development and deployment of spyware with the capabilities of Pegasus to protect fundamental rights and freedoms. For an in-depth look at Pegasus, have a listen to our podcast about the world’s most coveted spyware, Pegasus: Lock and Code S03E04.

Spyware

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The researchers attribute the spyware to the Russia-linked and Gamaredon Group. “Linux desktop remains an unpopular choice among mainstream desktop users, making up a little more than 2% of the desktop operating system market share.” ” reads the analysis published by Intezer. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Yes, spyware companies like NSO Group help the government hack into people’s phones , but someone still has to sort through all the conversations. Information about what people are talking about, their moods, their secrets—it’s all catnip for marketers looking for an edge. That will soon change.

Surveillance