#spyware
#spyware

Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry | TechCrunch

Scott Zuckerman is seeking to overturn a 2021 FTC ban that prohibits his involvement in the surveillance industry after a major data breach.

#paragon

Privacy professionals

Can an 'ethical' spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE? | TechCrunch

Paragon faces ethical challenges regarding a contract with ICE for spyware use in immigration enforcement.

Paragon says it cancelled contracts with Italy over government's refusal to investigate spyware attack on journalist | TechCrunch

Paragon stopped working with the Italian government after they declined to investigate potential misuse of its spyware on a journalist.

Privacy professionals

Can an 'ethical' spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE? | TechCrunch

Paragon says it cancelled contracts with Italy over government's refusal to investigate spyware attack on journalist | TechCrunch

Paragon stopped working with the Italian government after they declined to investigate potential misuse of its spyware on a journalist.

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fromAbove the Law

Biglaw Firm Dragged Into Case Accusing Client Of Whitewashing Sketchy Investments - Above the Law

"We had nothing to do with this horrible murder." NSO's CEO made this statement following the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, expressing a denial of involvement.

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#cybersecurity

Information security

Researchers Uncover Batavia Windows Spyware Stealing Documents from Russian Firms

Privacy technologies

Exclusive: Data breach reveals Catwatchful 'stalkerware' is spying on thousands of phones

Privacy professionals

Apple Zero-Click Flaw in Messages Exploited to Spy on Journalists Using Paragon Spyware

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Apple fixes new iPhone zero-day bug used in Paragon spyware hacks | TechCrunch

fromSecuritymagazine

US Elections

Harris-Walz Campaign Possibly Targeted in iPhone Cyberattack

fromZDNET

Privacy technologies

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Information security

Researchers Uncover Batavia Windows Spyware Stealing Documents from Russian Firms

Privacy technologies

Exclusive: Data breach reveals Catwatchful 'stalkerware' is spying on thousands of phones

Apple Zero-Click Flaw in Messages Exploited to Spy on Journalists Using Paragon Spyware

Apple addressed a significant vulnerability in its Messages app that was exploited to target journalists with advanced spyware.

Apple fixes new iPhone zero-day bug used in Paragon spyware hacks | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a crucial flaw exploited by Paragon spyware in iOS 18.3.1 after journalists' iPhones were hacked.

fromSecuritymagazine

US Elections

Harris-Walz Campaign Possibly Targeted in iPhone Cyberattack

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fromZDNET

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Spyware has increasingly targeted journalists and activists, raising concerns about privacy and security in tech.

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#italy

European journalists targeted with Paragon Solutions spyware, say researchers

Italian government faces backlash as new evidence reveals journalists targeted with military-grade spyware.

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Italian lawmakers say Italy used spyware to target phones of immigration activists, but not against journalist | TechCrunch

Italian government used spyware on activists while confirming a journalist was not targeted, raising accountability concerns.

European journalists targeted with Paragon Solutions spyware, say researchers

Italian government faces backlash as new evidence reveals journalists targeted with military-grade spyware.

Italian lawmakers say Italy used spyware to target phones of immigration activists, but not against journalist | TechCrunch

Italian government used spyware on activists while confirming a journalist was not targeted, raising accountability concerns.

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#journalism

Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch

Two European journalists were hacked using government spyware from Israeli provider Paragon, indicating a serious issue with state-sponsored surveillance.

4 months ago

Second Italian journalist allegedly targeted with mercenary spyware'

Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino was targeted with mercenary spyware, potentially linked to governmental surveillance, highlighting threats against media freedom in Italy.

Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch

Two European journalists were hacked using government spyware from Israeli provider Paragon, indicating a serious issue with state-sponsored surveillance.

4 months ago

Second Italian journalist allegedly targeted with mercenary spyware'

Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino was targeted with mercenary spyware, potentially linked to governmental surveillance, highlighting threats against media freedom in Italy.

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

Italy cuts ties with Israeli spyware firm Paragon amid surveillance scandal

Italy's decision to sever ties with Paragon spyware reflects concerns over the misuse of surveillance technology against critics and public dissent, highlighting political accountability.

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#nso-group

Law

NSO Group asks judge for new trial, calling $167 million in damages 'outrageous' | TechCrunch

Law

NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign | TechCrunch

Law

NSO Group asks judge for new trial, calling $167 million in damages 'outrageous' | TechCrunch

Law

NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign | TechCrunch

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fromNew York Post

Here are the sneaky ways that indicate your partner has remote access to your phone to spy on you, according to expert

"Never leave your phone unlocked around someone you don't fully trust, and always have a screen lock," Porcar told The Sun.

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