September 13, 2024 at 04:51PM Apple has withdrawn its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing risks of unintentionally revealing sensitive data and difficulties in obtaining essential information.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
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 19, 2024 at 05:42AM The Pwn2Own hacking competition is relocating to Ireland, sponsored by Meta, offering substantial cash prizes for zero-click exploits targeting WhatsApp and various other technologies. The event in Cork, October 22-25, 2024, will award up to $1.5 million for certain exploits. Last year’s event saw participants earn over $1 million. Based … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 05:51PM Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs found ways to bypass Apple’s Lockdown Mode, which aims to prevent cyberattacks. Although the mode reduces vulnerabilities by limiting certain features and functions, the researchers could mimic Lockdown Mode’s signals, misleading users while allowing malware operations. This highlights an industry-wide security oversight on maintaining device … Read more