Apple Suddenly Drops NSO Group Spyware Lawsuit

September 13, 2024 at 04:51PM Apple has withdrawn its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing risks of unintentionally revealing sensitive data and difficulties in obtaining essential information. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, aimed to hold NSO Group accountable for hacking into Apple’s iOS platforms. Apple expressed concerns about the dynamic spyware industry and limited impact … Read more

In Other News: Spyware Vendor Shutdown, Freenom-Meta Settlement, 232 Threat Groups

February 23, 2024 at 09:27AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity roundup covers noteworthy stories often overlooked. This week’s highlights include a spyware vendor’s shutdown due to Google disclosures, Wyze camera security incident, Chinese 8220 Gang’s cryptomining attacks, Lucifer DDoS botnet targeting Apache tools, PyPI packages sideloading malware, ransomware attack on DC school system, Freenom settling Meta lawsuit, OT … Read more

iOS Trojan Collects Face and Other Data for Bank Account Hacking 

February 19, 2024 at 05:39AM Group-IB researchers discovered iOS trojan GoldPickaxe, utilized by Chinese cybercriminal group GoldFactory in APAC region. Trojan collects personal and banking info, including face profiles, SMS, and ID photos. It was distributed through fake apps and MDM profiles, while the Android version has more features. Group-IB warns of potential expansion beyond … Read more