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Qatar Spyware

Schneier on Security

Everyone visiting Qatar for the World Cup needs to install spyware on their phone. Uncategorized cell phones Qatar sports spywareEveryone travelling to Qatar during the football World Cup will be asked to download two apps called Ehteraz and Hayya.

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US Citizen Hacked by Spyware

Schneier on Security

The New York Times is reporting that a US citizen’s phone was hacked by the Predator spyware. Uncategorized cyberespionage Greece malware Meta spywareA U.S.

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Another Event-Related Spyware App

Schneier on Security

Last month, we were warned not to install Qatar’s World Cup app because it was spyware. Uncategorized cyberweapons Egypt smartphones spywareThis month, it’s Egypt’s COP27 Summit app : The app is being promoted as a tool to help attendees navigate the event.

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TajMahal Spyware

Schneier on Security

Kaspersky has released details about a sophisticated nation-state spyware it calls TajMahal: The TajMahal framework's 80 modules, Shulmin says, comprise not only the typical keylogging and screengrabbing features of spyware, but also never-before-seen and obscure tricks. And that unique spyware toolkit, Kaspersky says, bears none of the fingerprints of any known nation-state hacker group. kaspersky malware spyware

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Mexican Drug Cartels with High-Tech Spyware

Schneier on Security

Uncategorized cyberweapons drug trade Mexico privacy spyware surveillance

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NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Used Against US State Department Officials

Schneier on Security

Its Pegasus spyware was used against nine US State Department employees. We don’t know which NSO Group customer trained the spyware on the US. ” Uncategorized cyberespionage hacking Israel spywareNSO Group’s descent into Internet pariah status continues.

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Solved: Subzero Spyware Secret — Austrian Firm Fingered

Security Boulevard

The post Solved: Subzero Spyware Secret — Austrian Firm Fingered appeared first on Security Boulevard. DSIRF GmbH codenamed ‘Knotweed’ by Microsoft and RiskIQ.

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Defending Against Pervasive Spyware

Security Boulevard

The spyware successfully infiltrated the mobile devices of more than 50,000 people, from Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador to reporters from CNN to Claude Mangin, the French. The post Defending Against Pervasive Spyware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The powerful incentives for developing smartphone spyware

Security Boulevard

A recent investigation by Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti in The New York Times Magazine opened the curtains into the complex, high-stakes world surrounding commercially available smartphone spyware. Security Bloggers Network Mobile Espionage spyware

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Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor

Security Affairs

The phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the powerful Pegasus spyware, local media reported. Reuters reported that the phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the Pegasus spyware.

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Uyghurs Targeted With Spyware, Courtesy of PRC

Dark Reading

Chinese government employs spyware to detect so-called "pre-crimes" including using a VPN, religious apps, or WhatsApp, new analysis reveals

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NSO Group Fires CEO — and 100 Staff — in Spyware ‘Streamlining’

Security Boulevard

NSO, notorious producer of the Pegasus nation-state spyware, is struggling. The post NSO Group Fires CEO — and 100 Staff — in Spyware ‘Streamlining’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. So it’s dumped its CEO, Shalev Hulio, and around 100 employees.

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WhatsApp Compromised by Spyware

Adam Levin

WhatsApp disclosed a major security vulnerability that allowed hackers to remotely install spyware on mobile devices. The spyware deployed has been traced back to NSO Group, an Israeli cyber company alleged to have enabled Middle East governments to surveil its citizens. The attack has all the hallmarks of a private company reportedly that works with governments to deliver spyware that takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems,” WhatsApp announced in a statement.

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‘Anomalous’ Spyware Targets Industrial Companies

Heimadal Security

Several campaigns employing spyware have come to light, a new report shows. The ‘Anomalous’ Spyware Cyberattacks: More Details Researchers from Kaspersky […]. The post ‘Anomalous’ Spyware Targets Industrial Companies appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Spyware Vendor’s Heliconia Framework Exploits Browser Vulnerabilities

Security Boulevard

A company in Barcelona that purports to offer custom security solutions is tied to exploitation frameworks that can deploy spyware. The post Spyware Vendor’s Heliconia Framework Exploits Browser Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Latest in Creepy Spyware

Schneier on Security

airtravel alarms google internetofthings privacy spyware surveillanceThe Nest home alarm system shipped with a secret microphone , which -- according to the company -- was only an accidental secret : On Tuesday, a Google spokesperson told Business Insider the company had made an "error." "The The on-device microphone was never intended to be a secret and should have been listed in the tech specs," the spokesperson said. That was an error on our part.".

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NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Used against Thailand Pro-Democracy Activists and Leaders

Schneier on Security

We forensically confirmed that at least 30 individuals were infected with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Uncategorized Citizen Lab hacking human rights spyware ThailandYet another basic human rights violation, courtesy of NSO Group: Citizen Lab has the details : Key Findings.

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Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback

Adam Levin

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. Data Security Cybersecurity Technology featured trojans spyware emotet trickbot

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US Blocks Trade with ‘Legal’ Pegasus Spyware Firm, NSO

Security Boulevard

has finally blocked exports to the notorious NSO Group—makers of sophisticated “zero click” spyware, Pegasus. The post US Blocks Trade with ‘Legal’ Pegasus Spyware Firm, NSO appeared first on Security Boulevard. What took you so long? The U.S. Commerce Dept.

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A spyware operator’s POV

Security Boulevard

The post A spyware operator’s POV appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network Mobile Espionage Mobile Surveillance Pegasus Spyware

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Pegasus Spyware Used in 45 Countries

Schneier on Security

Citizen Lab has published a new report about the Pegasus spyware. On infected devices, Pegasus is a powerful spyware that can do many things, such as record conversations, steal private messages, exfiltrate photos, and much much more. Six of those countries are known to deploy spyware against political opposition: Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. espionage malware spyware

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Regulating International Trade in Commercial Spyware

Schneier on Security

Spyware companies like NSO Group have relied on rubber stamp approvals by government agencies whose permission is required to export their technologies abroad. marketing privacy spyware surveillanceSiena Anstis, Ronald J. Deibert, and John Scott-Railton of Citizen Lab published an editorial calling for regulating the international trade in commercial surveillance systems until we can figure out how to curb human rights abuses.

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New York Times Journalist Hacked with NSO Spyware

Schneier on Security

Citizen Lab is that a New York Times journalist was hacked with the NSO Group’s spyware Pegasus, probably by the Saudis. The world needs to do something about these cyberweapons arms manufacturers. This kind of thing isn’t enough; NSO Group is an Israeli company

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NSO Pegasus Spyware Developments | Avast

Security Boulevard

Last summer, we wrote about a major international investigation of the NSO Group and its Pegasus spyware. The post NSO Pegasus Spyware Developments | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Spanish Govt. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?)

Security Boulevard

The notorious spyware, sold by NSO Group “only to governments,” caused large amounts of data to be exfiltrated. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?) The prime minister and the defense minister of Spain were infected with Pegasus.

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Apple Debuts Spyware Protection for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

Dark Reading

Apple's new Lockdown Mode protects devices targeted by sophisticated state-sponsored mercenary spyware attacks

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Tech CEO Fined $410K for Selling Illegal Spyware

SecureWorld News

The unsuspecting victims of the illegal spyware sold by tech CEO Patrick Hinchy felt the painful sting of this violation of privacy firsthand, as their every call, text, location, and online activity was being monitored without their knowledge or consent.

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Your iPhone and the Pegasus spyware hack: What you need to know

Tech Republic Security

iPhones have been compromised by the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. Should you be worried? That depends on who you ask

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Hermit spyware is deployed with the help of a victim’s ISP

Malwarebytes

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has revealed a sophisticated spyware activity involving ISPs (internet service providers) aiding in downloading powerful commercial spyware onto users’ mobile devices. But at its core, it functions like any government-grade spyware.

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Mysterious, Cloud-Enabled macOS Spyware Blows Onto the Scene

Dark Reading

The CloudMensis spyware, which can lift reams of sensitive information from Apple machines, is the first Mac malware observed to exclusively rely on cloud storage for C2 activities

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Apple Inc issues fix to Pegasus Spyware vulnerability in iPhones

CyberSecurity Insiders

Apple Inc has proudly announced that it has issued a fix to the famous Pegasus Spyware vulnerability existing on iPhones that could lead remote hackers to take control of the device to conduct espionage. Malware Apple vulnerability spyware Pegasus

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Smashing Security podcast #315: Crypto hacker hijinks, government spyware, and Utah social media shocker

Graham Cluley

A cryptocurrency hack leads us down a maze of twisty little passages, Joe Biden's commercial spyware bill, and Utah gets tough on social media sites. Law & order Malware Podcast Privacy Security threats Social networks Vulnerability cryptocurrency spyware Utah vulnerability

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Google links three exploitation frameworks to Spanish commercial spyware vendor Variston

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) linked three exploitation frameworks to a Spanish surveillance spyware vendor named Variston. The post Google links three exploitation frameworks to Spanish commercial spyware vendor Variston appeared first on Security Affairs.

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DevilsTongue Spyware Targets Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Heimadal Security

A new report by Microsoft and Citizen Lab has tracked DevilsTongue spyware, a threat that targets zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows systems. Threat actors seem to belong to an Israeli-based spyware company by its name Candiru or Sourgum. What Is a Spyware?

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CloudMensis spyware went undetected for many years

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted previously undocumented spyware, dubbed CloudMensis, that targets the Apple macOS systems. Experts have yet to determine how the victims are initially compromised by this spyware.

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Finnish diplomats’ devices infected with Pegasus spyware

Security Affairs

Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs revealed that devices of Finnish diplomats have been infected with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Through the spyware, the perpetrators may have been able to harvest data from the device and exploit its features.”

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Pegasus And Spyware | Avast

Security Boulevard

The post Pegasus And Spyware | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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A New-ish Mobile Attack: Zero-Click Spyware

SecureWorld News

The app then connected to a malicious server and downloaded spyware to the phone, listening in on calls and viewing text messages for nearly a year and a half. Spyware Cyber Attacks Original Content Endpoint / Mobile Security

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China officially condemns Pegasus spyware surveillance and accuses US

CyberSecurity Insiders

Chine Foreign Ministry has issued a public statement condemning the distribution and usage of Pegasus Spyware surveillance software by various countries. The post China officially condemns Pegasus spyware surveillance and accuses US appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Senior EU Officials Targeted with NSO Spyware

SecureWorld News

The Israeli-based company—known for its Pegasus spyware that has been used to target journalists, politicians, and executives all over the world—was blacklisted by the United States government in November 2021. in terms of spyware and is evaluating vendors like NSO.

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Lockdown Mode: Apple to protect users from targeted spyware attacks

The State of Security

Guest blog iOS macOS Malware Privacy Apple ios spywareApple has previewed a new feature which aims to harden high-risk users from the serious threat of being spied upon by enemy states and intelligence agencies. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Pegasus Spyware Discovered on Spanish PM's Phone

SecureWorld News

The highly controversial Pegasus spyware has been found on the mobile phones of Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez, as well as the defense minister Margarita Robles, according to the Spanish government. Pegasus spyware remains problematic around the world.

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Pegasus Project – how governments use Pegasus spyware against journalists

Security Affairs

Pegasus Project investigation into the leak of 50,000 phone numbers of potential surveillance targets revealed the abuse of NSO Group’s spyware. The report also includes indicators of compromise for Pegasus spyware attacks. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Pegasus Spyware).

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