July 14, 2024 at 10:10PM Commercial spyware maker mSpy has been breached, exposing millions of customers’ data including email addresses, IP addresses, and photos. The company, previously breached in 2015 and 2018, is involved in stalkerware applications. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities, plaintext data transmission by Linksys routers, and the targeting of Latin American airlines by Akira … Read more
May 24, 2024 at 06:35PM The pcTattletale spyware website was hacked, and databases and source code data were leaked, exposing a serious security flaw. Despite attempts to contact the developers, the vulnerability remains unresolved. A security researcher discovered the flaw and exposed it, prompting a hacker to deface the website and leak data. Meanwhile, the … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 04:22PM pcTattletale spyware infiltrated Wyndham hotels, capturing sensitive guest and customer details through a security bug, making the screenshots available online. The app, which can run undetected on Android and Windows devices, allows remote viewing and screenshot downloading. Despite attempts to contact the company, no response was received. Users should run … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 03:39AM The U.S. Department of State plans to impose visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activities targeting journalists and human rights defenders. The move aims to counter the misuse and proliferation of spyware, including recent sanctions on the Intellexa Consortium. Additionally, Kaspersky reported an increase in stalkerware victims, … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 09:21AM Kaspersky’s 2023 report noted a rise in stalkerware cases, affecting 31,031 people globally. Europe had 2,645 unique cases, with Germany, France, and the UK being most affected. In North America, the US accounted for 77% of instances. The software allows intrusive monitoring without the victim’s knowledge, posing risks, particularly in … Read more