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Spyware
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Targeted Ads Used to Infect Al Jazeera Devices with Candiru Spyware
Citizen Lab found targeted ads delivered Candiru spyware to Al Jazeera devices without clicks, while the same ad…
Apple Sends Lock Screen Spyware Alerts to Users in 110 Countries
Apple has sent spyware threat notifications to users in 110 countries, with new warnings appearing directly on iPhone lock screens.
New Dolphin X Malware Uses AI Profiler to Rank High-Value Victims
Dolphin X malware targets more than 300 apps and includes an AI Profiler that scores infected Windows PCs to help criminals identify high-value victims quickly.
WhatsApp Says It Blocked Pegasus Spyware Campaign Linked to NSO
WhatsApp says it blocked Israeli firm NSO’s Pegasus spyware activity and is asking a US court to treat the targeting as an injunction breach.
Operation HumanitarianBait Uses Fake Aid Documents to Deploy Python Spyware
Operation HumanitarianBait uses fake aid documents, GitHub-hosted payloads, and Python spyware to target Russian-speaking victims.
BITTER APT Uses Signal, Google, and Zoom Lures to Spread ProSpy Spyware
BITTER APT spreads ProSpy and ToSpy via Signal, Google, and Zoom lures, targeting journalists through LinkedIn and iMessage spearphishing.
Hackers Spread Fake Red Alert Rocket Alert App to Spy on Israeli Users
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a malicious trojanized version of the Red Alert rocket warning app targeting Israeli Android users. Distributed via fake Home Front Command SMS messages, this spyware steals GPS data, SMS messages, and contact lists while maintaining full alert functionality.
New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices
Meet ZeroDayRAT, a newly advertised malware targeting Android and iOS devices with surveillance, location tracking, and crypto theft tools sold via Telegram as a MaaS service.
New Variant of ClayRat Android Spyware Seize Full Device Control
The dangerous ClayRat Android spyware has evolved, gaining the ability to steal PINs, record screens, and disable security by abusing Accessibility Services. Users must beware of fake apps spreading through phishing sites and Dropbox.
7 Year Long ShadyPanda Attack Spied on 4.3M Chrome and Edge Users
Koi Security exposes ShadyPanda, a group that used trusted Chrome/Edge extensions to infect 4.3 million users over 7 years for deep surveillance and corporate espionage.