August 29, 2024 at 09:48AM Google TAG has identified evidence of Russian state-backed hackers using iOS and Chrome exploits previously associated with commercial spyware vendors NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits have been used in high-profile corporate hacks, including a breach at Microsoft. The hackers have been observed using exploits against iOS and Android devices, … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 03:58PM Apple issued alerts to iPhone users in 98 countries regarding potential mercenary spyware attacks, without disclosing attackers’ identities or specific target countries. This is the second warning since April. Recipients were urged to take the warning seriously, with Apple highlighting the sensitive nature of their threat identification methods. From the … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 01:51AM CloudSEK has warned of scammers selling fake code masquerading as NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. The firm alleges that threat actors are distributing their own tools under Pegasus’s name to profit from its infamy. CloudSEK researchers discovered fake spyware offered for sale on various platforms and noted a shift in Apple’s … Read more
May 5, 2024 at 10:02PM Amnesty International’s Security Lab reveals Indonesia’s emergence as a hub for surveillance tools, receiving invasive spyware from Israel, Greece, Singapore, and Malaysia since 2017. Companies like Q Cyber Technologies, Intellexa consortium, Saito Tech, FinFisher, Raedarius M8 Sdn Bhd, and Wintego Systems are linked to these tools. Malicious domain names and … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 01:39PM A Spanish judge has reopened a probe into suspected spying on the cellphone of Spain’s prime minister after receiving a request to collaborate with a similar investigation in France. The investigation involves the use of Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli NSO Group, which has targeted over 1,000 people across … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 09:43AM The US State Department has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware, targeting journalists, academics, and human rights defenders. This is part of the government’s efforts to combat the misuse of technology, with the latest move being a response to the abuse … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 12:50AM Apple has revised its threat notifications to address the spread of spyware, refraining from attributing attacks to specific sources. The company highlights the wide-reaching nature and advanced threat level of these “mercenary spyware” attacks. Notable changes coincide with Apple’s messaging across 92 countries, including India, amidst allegations and political implications. … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 10:20AM Apple has warned iPhone users in 92 countries of a “mercenary spyware attack” attempting to compromise their devices remotely. It advises taking immediate action, including enabling lockdown mode and updating software. These sophisticated attacks often target journalists, activists, and politicians. Apple is actively notifying and assisting users in response to … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 02:57AM Apple updates its spyware threat notification system to alert users of possible individual targeting. The move responds to global and ongoing mercenary spyware attacks, particularly on journalists and activists. The company also sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries. International efforts are underway to counter the misuse of … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 08:06AM A parliamentary probe in Poland is investigating the potential misuse of the Pegasus spyware by former government officials. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar anticipates identifying how the software was utilized and potentially accusing certain individuals. The NSO Group, responsible for Pegasus, contends it’s intended for legitimate government use, despite reports of … Read more