November 13, 2024 at 05:58PM China’s APT41 threat group has developed a sophisticated Windows-based malware toolkit, “DeepData Framework,” targeting South Asian organizations. The toolkit includes 12 modular plug-ins for data theft, including communications and system information. Analysts emphasize the need for heightened security measures against APT41’s ongoing cyber-espionage campaigns. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **APT41 Threat … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 03:55PM Google has emerged as the predominant leader in internet tracking, according to Kaspersky’s annual web tracking report. The report highlights Google’s four main tracking systems and their prevalence across different global regions. Kaspersky’s Do Not Track tool was triggered close to 39 billion times in a 12-month period, leading to … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 06:28AM The Predator spyware, previously affected by US sanctions against Intellexa Consortium, has reemerged with a new infrastructure, as per Recorded Future. This malware, utilized mainly by government entities, can infiltrate and gather data from devices discreetly. The recent report shows updated evasion techniques and increased usage across multiple countries. From … Read more
July 9, 2024 at 07:07AM Surveillance malware like NSO Group’s Pegasus often gets the attention, but less sophisticated tools like GuardZoo, used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, are still prevalent. Distributed through social engineering, it targets military members in Yemen and other countries. Despite being less advanced than Pegasus, its widespread use presents a significant … Read more
June 13, 2024 at 06:08AM A new report from Cisco Talos details a group called “Cosmic Leopard,” operating as “Operation Celestial Force,” which has been conducting cyber espionage against Indian government and defense entities for at least six years. The group’s tactics include using malware like GravityRAT and HeavyLift to target individuals and organizations. Preventative … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 06:35AM UK-based physical security business Amberstone Security exposed nearly 1.3 million documents, including pictures of guards and suspected offenders, through a misconfigured public database. The exposed data raised concerns about personal privacy, public safety, and the integrity of security operations. After notification, Amberstone revoked public access to the database and initiated … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 04:43PM Israel-based NSO Group has been ordered by a California federal judge to share the source code for its Pegasus spyware with Meta’s WhatsApp due to a 2019 lawsuit for alleged spying on 1,400 users. The ruling covers the period from April 2018 to May 2020 and represents a legal setback … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 10:23AM Researchers found that a Saudi Arabia charity was being monitored using a modified reverse proxy tool. It seems that the meeting notes mention that a charity in Saudi Arabia was under surveillance using a modified reverse proxy tool. Full Article
January 30, 2024 at 04:34AM The farewell report by the UK’s biometrics and surveillance commissioner, Dr. Fraser Sampson, criticizes the Home Office’s management of technology. He expressed frustration over lack of support and the impending abolition of the commissioner’s role. Concerns were raised about the future oversight and governance of biometrics and surveillance technology, including … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 11:40AM The Street Surveillance Hub by the Electronic Frontier Foundation exposes the extensive surveillance systems in the US, providing detailed breakdowns and a news feed. Efforts like the Atlas of Surveillance and advocacy aim to shed light on privacy infringements. With police and technology companies expanding surveillance, local and state legislation … Read more