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The Technology the Trump Administration Could Use to Hack Your Phone

D.H.S. contracted a spyware firm to potentially enhance surveillance amid rising concerns over privacy and government overreach.

UK and France push for international agreement on spyware | Computer Weekly

UK and France are urging countries to sign an international agreement on the use of commercial spyware and surveillance tools.
The conference in London aims to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services.

Spyware maker pcTattletale shutters after data breach | TechCrunch

Spyware app pcTattletale shut down after data breach, exposing customer data and misuse of surveillance capabilities.

4 more nations sign on to US-led counter-spyware agreement

Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands joined a U.S.-led pact to deter global spyware abuses, increasing the total to 21 nations.

Is Your Data Safe from the Government?

Spyware technology poses significant risks to citizens' privacy, especially with potential governmental expansion under the Trump Administration.

The Technology the Trump Administration Could Use to Hack Your Phone

D.H.S. contracted a spyware firm to potentially enhance surveillance amid rising concerns over privacy and government overreach.

UK and France push for international agreement on spyware | Computer Weekly

UK and France are urging countries to sign an international agreement on the use of commercial spyware and surveillance tools.
The conference in London aims to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services.

Spyware maker pcTattletale shutters after data breach | TechCrunch

Spyware app pcTattletale shut down after data breach, exposing customer data and misuse of surveillance capabilities.

4 more nations sign on to US-led counter-spyware agreement

Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands joined a U.S.-led pact to deter global spyware abuses, increasing the total to 21 nations.

Is Your Data Safe from the Government?

Spyware technology poses significant risks to citizens' privacy, especially with potential governmental expansion under the Trump Administration.
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#nso-group

23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months

Police used DNA evidence to generate a suspect's face for facial recognition.
NSO Group plans a comeback by lobbying in Washington and exploiting global security fears.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group continued developing malware exploiting WhatsApp, despite ongoing litigation, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by spyware vendors.

Judge orders NSO Group to show Pegasus spyware source code

NSO Group ordered to share spyware source code with Meta's WhatsApp by federal judge in California
Significant legal setback for NSO Group as the court order requires sharing source code for relevant spyware

Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure

Apple is dismissing its lawsuit against NSO Group to protect vital security information amidst a changing commercial spyware threat landscape.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.

Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit | TechCrunch

This lawsuit marks the first legal action against individual executives of a spyware company for hacking crimes.

23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months

Police used DNA evidence to generate a suspect's face for facial recognition.
NSO Group plans a comeback by lobbying in Washington and exploiting global security fears.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group continued developing malware exploiting WhatsApp, despite ongoing litigation, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by spyware vendors.

Judge orders NSO Group to show Pegasus spyware source code

NSO Group ordered to share spyware source code with Meta's WhatsApp by federal judge in California
Significant legal setback for NSO Group as the court order requires sharing source code for relevant spyware

Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure

Apple is dismissing its lawsuit against NSO Group to protect vital security information amidst a changing commercial spyware threat landscape.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.

Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit | TechCrunch

This lawsuit marks the first legal action against individual executives of a spyware company for hacking crimes.
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ICE's $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review

The Biden administration has paused a $2 million ICE contract with Paragon Solutions for compliance review with new spyware restrictions.
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Russian government hackers found using exploits made by spyware companies NSO and Intellexa | TechCrunch

Russian hackers are using exploits linked to spyware firms, indicating threats from powerful cyber tools can trickle down to dangerous actors.

Spyware, Russia's Cozy Bear seem to share same exploits

Kremlin-linked hackers and commercial spyware vendors exploit similar security vulnerabilities, highlighting a concerning overlap between government and private sector cyber practices.

Kaspersky shares Pegasus spyware-hunting tool | Computer Weekly

Kaspersky has developed a lightweight method to help iPhone users detect the presence of Pegasus spyware on their devices.
The method analyzes a system log called Shutdown.log, which reveals anomalies linked to Pegasus after a device reboot. It can also potentially identify other spyware infections.

Key Predator spyware peddlers added to US sanctions list

The US expands sanctions against Intellexa and associated individuals due to national security threats posed by spyware development.

Powerful Spyware Exploits Enable a New String of 'Watering Hole' Attacks

Commercial spyware tools are now used by state actors for espionage against political figures and vulnerable targets.

Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says

Commercial surveillance vendors' exploits pose a global risk as they can be exploited by malicious actors despite initial claims of lawful use.

Russian government hackers found using exploits made by spyware companies NSO and Intellexa | TechCrunch

Russian hackers are using exploits linked to spyware firms, indicating threats from powerful cyber tools can trickle down to dangerous actors.

Spyware, Russia's Cozy Bear seem to share same exploits

Kremlin-linked hackers and commercial spyware vendors exploit similar security vulnerabilities, highlighting a concerning overlap between government and private sector cyber practices.

Kaspersky shares Pegasus spyware-hunting tool | Computer Weekly

Kaspersky has developed a lightweight method to help iPhone users detect the presence of Pegasus spyware on their devices.
The method analyzes a system log called Shutdown.log, which reveals anomalies linked to Pegasus after a device reboot. It can also potentially identify other spyware infections.

Key Predator spyware peddlers added to US sanctions list

The US expands sanctions against Intellexa and associated individuals due to national security threats posed by spyware development.

Powerful Spyware Exploits Enable a New String of 'Watering Hole' Attacks

Commercial spyware tools are now used by state actors for espionage against political figures and vulnerable targets.

Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says

Commercial surveillance vendors' exploits pose a global risk as they can be exploited by malicious actors despite initial claims of lawful use.
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ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions

Paragon leverages political connections and lobbying to secure its position in the US market and avoid sanctions.
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Spyware on the rise despite U.S. and Google efforts

Spyware is a flourishing business that operates under the radar of governments
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has published a report exposing commercial surveillance vendors

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation

The U.S. has sanctioned individuals and an entity involved in the Intellexa Consortium for developing the spyware Predator, prioritizing national security and civil liberties.

Spyware on the rise despite U.S. and Google efforts

Spyware is a flourishing business that operates under the radar of governments
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has published a report exposing commercial surveillance vendors

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation

The U.S. has sanctioned individuals and an entity involved in the Intellexa Consortium for developing the spyware Predator, prioritizing national security and civil liberties.
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#stalkerware

Data breach exposes US spyware maker behind Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebook malware | TechCrunch

Spyware maker Spytech hacked, revealing surveillance on 10,000 devices worldwide.

Stalkerware app pcTattletale announces it is 'out of business' after suffering data breach and website defacement

pcTattletale, a spyware vendor, closed down after data breach, exposing customer and victim data.

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware companies are frequently targeted by hacks, exposing sensitive victim data.

Data breach exposes US spyware maker behind Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebook malware | TechCrunch

Spyware maker Spytech hacked, revealing surveillance on 10,000 devices worldwide.

Stalkerware app pcTattletale announces it is 'out of business' after suffering data breach and website defacement

pcTattletale, a spyware vendor, closed down after data breach, exposing customer and victim data.

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware companies are frequently targeted by hacks, exposing sensitive victim data.
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#android

Android users warned fake Chrome update could drain your bank account

Brokewell is a new banking malware targeting Android users, posing as Google Chrome and other popular applications, capable of spying on users and stealing sensitive information.

Security experts issue warning over new spyware variant targeting Android users

Security researchers warn of CapraRAT spyware targeting Android users globally.

Android users warned fake Chrome update could drain your bank account

Brokewell is a new banking malware targeting Android users, posing as Google Chrome and other popular applications, capable of spying on users and stealing sensitive information.

Security experts issue warning over new spyware variant targeting Android users

Security researchers warn of CapraRAT spyware targeting Android users globally.
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Government spyware is another reason to use an ad blocker | TechCrunch

Ad blockers are being used as a defense against spyware as spyware makers weaponize online ads for surveillance.

Project 'Ghostbusters': Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat data, docs allege

Facebook spied on Snapchat users' traffic via Onavo from 2016-2019.
The project was codenamed 'Ghostbusters' and was about analytics, not content monitoring.
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Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised? | TechCrunch

TheTruthSpy, a consumer-grade spyware operation, has a security flaw that allows for mass access to victims' stolen mobile device data.
Hacking groups SiegedSec and ByteMeCrew independently discovered and exploited the flaw, and they have not publicly released the breached data.

Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised? | TechCrunch

A consumer-grade spyware called TheTruthSpy poses a security risk to Android devices
Two hacking groups have found a flaw that allows mass access to victims' data

Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised? | TechCrunch

TheTruthSpy, a consumer-grade spyware operation, has a security flaw that allows for mass access to victims' stolen mobile device data.
Hacking groups SiegedSec and ByteMeCrew independently discovered and exploited the flaw, and they have not publicly released the breached data.

Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised? | TechCrunch

A consumer-grade spyware called TheTruthSpy poses a security risk to Android devices
Two hacking groups have found a flaw that allows mass access to victims' data
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Google's Threat Analysis Group's Spyware Research: How CSVs Target Devices and Applications

Commercial surveillance vendors sell surveillance services to governments for monitoring or spying purposes.
CSVs openly operate with websites, marketing content, and sales teams, and may change names to avoid scrutiny.

Google releases report on commercial surveillance vendors

The Threat Analysis Group at Google has published a report on commercial surveillance vendors and the impact of spyware on personal privacy.
The report provides detailed insights into the development, sale, and deployment of spyware, as well as recent activity analysis.

Critics of Serbia's government targeted with military-grade spyware'

Serbian pro-democracy activists were targeted with military-grade spyware, indicating an attempt to suppress political critics.
The activists' iPhones were protected from the hack due to the latest iOS software update, highlighting the importance of regular device updates.
Similar cases of journalists critical of political leaders being targeted with spyware have also been reported.

Houthi rebels are operating their own GuardZoo spyware

GuardZoo, a less-known surveillance malware developed by Houthi rebels, showcases the prevalence of sophisticated spyware beyond well-known entities like NSO Group.

CapraRAT Spyware Disguised as Popular Apps Threatens Android Users

Transparent Tribe continues Android malware attacks targeting various interest groups, including CapraTube campaign using CapraRAT.
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