Security News

Virus Bulletin 2018: Saudi Dissident Spyware Attack Belies Bigger Threat
2018-10-05 20:43

A spyware attack on a Saudi dissident living in Canada made headlines this week, but Citizen Lab warns that simpler attacks are the real epidemic.

Report Reveals Widespread Use of Pegasus Spyware
2018-09-20 05:36

As part of a 2-year investigation into NSO Group’s sophisticated Pegasus spyware, Citizen Lab has identified 45 countries where operators might be leveraging the malware to conduct surveillance...

Pegasus Spyware Used in 45 Countries
2018-09-19 10:19

Citizen Lab has published a new report about the Pegasus spyware. From a ZDNet article: The malware, known as Pegasus (or Trident), was created by Israeli cyber-security firm NSO Group and has...

Powerful Android and iOS Spyware Found Deployed in 45 Countries
2018-09-18 15:18

One of the world's most dangerous Android and iPhone spyware program has been found deployed against targets across 45 countries around the world over the last two years, a new report from Citizen...

Dangerous Pegasus Spyware Has Spread to 45 Countries
2018-09-18 14:40

The malicious spyware has also been found in use in countries known for targeting human rights.

Gits exposed, kinky app devs spanked, Feds spy on spyware buyers, etc
2018-09-08 09:46

Mac APT unearthed and other infosec bits and bytes summarized just for you Roundup This week brought with it a Supermicro shoring up firmware security, a North Korean hacking charge, and a spying...

‘Domestic Kitten’ Mobile Spyware Campaign Aims at Iranian Targets
2018-09-07 21:11

Spreading via fake Android apps, the malware lifts a range of sensitive information from victims' devices.

Mobile spyware maker mSpy leaks millions of records – AGAIN
2018-09-06 13:21

The irony: Parents put it on kids' phones to protect them, but this breach exposed sensitive data including Whatsapp and Facebook messages.

For 2nd Time in 3 Years, Mobile Spyware Maker mSpy Leaks Millions of Sensitive Records
2018-09-04 17:22

mSpy, the makers of a software-as-a-service product that claims to help more than a million paying customers spy on the mobile devices of their kids and partners, has leaked millions of sensitive...

Advanced Android Spyware Remained Hidden for Two Years
2018-08-30 13:39

A newly detailed Android spyware that has an incredibly wide-ranging protocol has been active since May 2016, Kaspersky Lab warns. read more