Spyware

Kaspersky uncovers Dante spyware made by Italy’s Memento Labs, targeting Russia and Belarus. The firm blames an outdated tool used by a government client.

KC Venugopal accuses Modi govt of targeting his phone with 'malicious spyware'

Venugopal shared the screenshot of a message purportedly from Apple which said that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID".

Apple issues alert: Indian iPhone users potentially targeted by Pegasus spyware!

On April 10, Apple sent threat notifications to users in 92 countries, warning of potential "mercenary spyware attacks" amid critical elections. Indian iPhone users received alerts of remote compromises, stressing the threat's severity. Apple refrained from attributing the threats under government pressure. Recipients were advised to contact the Digital Security Helpline, while outside organizations offer tailored guidance. Apple updated its support page with tips to counter the threat. Since 2021, Apple has issued similar notifications worldwide

Apple warns iPhone users in 92 countries, including India, of 'mercenary spyware' attacks

In the notification, Apple notes that mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from the NSO Group, are exceptionally rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware.

Why millions of dollars are being offered to hack and crack iPhones, Android phones, WhatsApp and more

Zero-day exploits or vulnerabilities are surprise attacks targeting unknown software flaws. Crowdfense, a startup is offering up to $30 million to hackers who can discover previously unknown vulnerabilities in popular devices and apps.

New US visa policy for those involved in misuse of spyware

The US has announced a new visa policy targeting individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.

Millions of Android users at risk as dangerous spyware found in over 100 apps on Google Play

On the surface, the SpinOk module is designed to maintain users’ interest in apps with the help of mini-games, a system of tasks, and alleged prizes and reward drawings, the report said. But on clicking on it...

Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries, Microsoft and watchdog say

Citizen Lab said in its report that it had been able to identify a handful of civil society victims whose iPhones had been hacked using surveillance software developed by the Israeli company, QuaDream Ltd – a lower-profile competitor to the Israeli spyware company NSO Group.

Meta to notify one million Facebook users whose login credentials are stolen by malicious apps

Meta says over 400 apps on Apple and Google's app stores are designed to steal Facebook credentials

Journalists in El Salvador Targeted With Spyware Intended for Criminals

According to the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Access Now, two cybersecurity watchdogs that analyzed the phones of El Faro’s employees, the spyware had been installed on the phones of 22 reporters, editors and other employees between July 2020 and November 2021.

What if Pegasus had spied on Tintin?

If it came to that, could Tintin have overpowered the snooper of people's private lives?

Here's how you can protect yourself against Spyware

Spyware is a malicious tool designed to extract data from an user's device

Phones of at least 40 journalists hacked using Pegasus spyware, says report; govt denies unauthorised interception

Private Israeli spyware called Pegasus used to target journalists, says the report published by The Wire. The central government said the report is not only “bereft of facts” but also “founded in pre-conceived conclusions”.

Spyware Goontact targeting Android, iPhone users in Asia; here's how it works

While Goontact has not made its way into the App Store or Google Play Store yet, users could be downloading and side-loading Goontact-infected applications.

WhatsApp snooping case | Focus must be to find out who spied on Indian citizens

To single out WhatsApp, as the Union government has done, is to miss the larger point as far as India is concerned. It’s time not to quibble over technicalities of reporting the hacking, but to find out who bought the NSO Group’s Pegasus.

Xiaomi, Lenovo smartphones found pre-installed with spyware

Along with the rapid increase in smartphone use around the world the number of malware apps has also sharply increased in the past three years. Security analysts identify a new malware sample every 14 seconds.

Half of country's mobile phone users have no security solutions: Report

Fifty percent of the mobile phone users in India do not use mobile security solutions, making them vulnerable to cyber-crime, a recent study by leading cyber security firm Symantec has found.

Kaspersky Lab introduces Kaspersky Pure 2.0

Kaspersky Lab launched the Kaspersky Pure 2.0 version for home users, today and packs features, like...