November 18, 2024 at 05:40PM Court documents reveal that Israel’s NSO Group may have more knowledge about the use of its Pegasus spyware than previously stated. WhatsApp claims NSO directly operated the spyware, misleading customers about their role. The lawsuit highlights NSO’s alleged misuse of WhatsApp’s servers and its responsible role in targeting individuals, including … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 02:03AM Legal documents reveal that NSO Group exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to install Pegasus spyware, even after facing lawsuits from Meta. New vectors, like “Erised,” were developed to bypass defenses. NSO controls the spyware deployment, contradicting claims of client operation responsibility, with Apple enhancing security features against such breaches. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 05:09PM Israeli firm NSO Group allegedly exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to deploy its Pegasus spyware, even after legal actions were initiated. Using various zero-day exploits like “Erised” and “Eden,” NSO’s clients could remotely infiltrate devices. Despite being sanctioned by the U.S., NSO claims limited responsibility for clients’ surveillance actions. Here are the … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:27AM UK human rights activists filed a report with London’s Metropolitan Police against NSO Group, alleging Pegasus spyware infections and attacks by Middle Eastern states. The activists, supported by Global Legal Action Network, claimed their phones were compromised, and accused NSO Group and its associates of violating UK laws. They also … 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
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