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
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 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
February 19, 2024 at 09:02AM Enea researcher discovered a new tactic used by NSO Group to deploy Pegasus spyware on mobile devices without user interaction. The tactic, called “MMS Fingerprint,” allows obtaining device details by sending an MMS message, exploiting MMS flow to retrieve device information. The researcher concluded that this could be leveraged for … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 06:06PM The Biden administration has implemented a new policy allowing visa restrictions on individuals involved in misusing commercial spyware to target journalists, activists, and marginalized communities. This action aims to address privacy and human rights concerns. Notably, the policy could affect citizens of any country and reflects growing international concerns about … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 02:28PM Journalists, lawyers, and activists in Jordan are targeted by state-sponsored surveillance using the Pegasus spyware app, violating privacy and freedom of expression. Jordan’s new cybercrime law has been criticized as vague and ripe for abuse, while the NSO Group, which creates Pegasus, emphasizes its role in preventing terrorism and serious … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 09:31AM Multiple journalists in Togo have been targeted by the Pegasus spyware, including Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou, with evidence of at least 23 intrusions. Other journalists such as Ferdinand Ayité, Luc Abaki, and Carlos Ketohou were also potential targets. The spyware allows access to various data on mobile devices without … Read more
January 20, 2024 at 06:54AM SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity roundup provides a concise overview of significant stories. This week’s highlights include a multimillion-dollar crypto scam, DDoS attacks by a pro-Russian threat actor, new spyware detection methods, macOS infostealers, a malicious campaign targeting Docker hosts, a WhatsApp privacy issue, Drupal and libX11 patches, and reports on AI … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 02:49PM Apple has patched 20 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, recently addressing two allowing attackers to exploit iPhones, iPads, and Macs via WebKit. The flaws enabled data access and code execution. Updates were issued for various devices and macOS versions. Google TAG identified the exploits, which historically targeted high-risk individuals. Clear Takeaways … Read more