#SpywareAlert

CERT-UA Warns of New Vermin-Linked Phishing Attacks with PoW Bait

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August 21, 2024 at 02:27AM The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of new phishing attacks with the objective to infect devices with malware, attributed to the threat cluster UAC-0020 (Vermin). The attacks involve phishing messages with photos of prisoners of war, leading to the installation of spyware SPECTR and new malware … Read more

Apple Expands Spyware Alert System to Warn Users of Mercenary Attacks

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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