SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Possibly the biggest story of 2021, an investigation by the Guardian and 16 other media organizations, published in July, suggested that over 30,000 human rights activists, journalists and lawyers across the world may have been targeted using Pegasus. Private sector vendors play a significant role in the threat landscape.

Malware 108

Malware Mobile Spyware Surveillance 108

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A creative avenue for threat actors is to expand their surveillance efforts to include devices such as smart home cameras, connected car systems and beyond. It will not be limited to critical infrastructure, government sectors or defense companies across the globe; media organizations will also increasingly be at risk.

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On June 3, Check Point published a report about an ongoing surveillance operation targeting a Southeast Asian government, and attributed the malicious activities to a Chinese-speaking threat actor named SharpPanda. The samples we analyzed mimicked various applications such as private messaging, VPN, and media services. Final thoughts.

Malware 143

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 143

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The group’s operations were exposed in 2018, showing that it was conducting surveillance attacks against individuals in the Middle East. Interestingly, some of the TTPs used by this threat actor are reminiscent of other groups operating in the domain of dissident surveillance. Final thoughts.

Malware 142

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 142

SecureList

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This strategic shift signals its intent to intensify its surveillance capabilities and expand its range of targets. Southeast Asia and Korean Peninsula We discovered an ongoing Lazarus campaign targeting the defense industry and nuclear engineers.

Government 109

Government Malware VPN Manufacturing 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Disinformation is going to be incredibly effective now that social networks have scaled back or completely removed their moderation and verification efforts. Social media will become even more of a cesspool of AI and human-created garbage.” This will include synthetic written, spoken, and potentially even image or video content.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. Access to Contacts: Apps with access to your contacts may misuse this information for spamming, social engineering, or selling your contact details to third parties without your consent.

Accountability 99

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 99

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This includes people who run or work at cryptocurrency-focused companies; those who participate as speakers at public conferences centered around Blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies; and those who like to talk openly on social media about their crypto investments.

Mobile 243

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Passwords 243

SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

FourteenHi abuses the popular VLC media player to execute its loader. However, we observed that ScarCruft compromised a North Korea-related news media website in January, beginning a campaign that was active until March. For further surveillance of the victim, the malware operator may also deploy additional tools.

Malware 143

Malware Phishing Password Management Social Engineering 143

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission in the United States, banned an app called SpyPhone, and its CEO Scott Zuckerman, from operating in the surveillance industry. What about social media? Vamosi: There's also Pegasus, a type of surveillance software created by NSO in Israeli security company. In early September 2021.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52