December 4, 2024 at 03:09PM Researchers from iVerify revealed seven new Pegasus spyware infections affecting journalists and officials on iPhone and Android devices, spanning attacks from 2021 to 2023. This underscores the underestimated prevalence of mobile spyware, as traditional security measures frequently fail to detect such threats. Regular device updates and user education are vital … Read more
July 30, 2024 at 10:04AM A new version of the sophisticated Android spyware Mandrake has been discovered in five apps on Google Play Store, remaining undetected for two years. The malware includes obfuscation and evasion techniques and can collect device information, initiate screen sharing, and steal credentials. Researchers emphasize the evolving threat and Google’s continuous … Read more
January 17, 2024 at 01:07PM Security researchers discovered a method to detect spyware infections like Pegasus, Reign, and Predator on compromised Apple mobile devices by analyzing the Shutdown.log file. Kaspersky released Python scripts to automate this process and recommend regular device restarts to capture signs of infection. The method proved reliable in identifying spyware-related behaviors … Read more