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TechCrunch
3 months ago
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Spyware startup Variston is losing staff, some say it's closing | TechCrunch

Variston, a Barcelona-based startup, has been identified as the source of malware used to target iPhones, Android devices, and PCs.
Variston's exploits included zero-days, meaning the software makers were unaware of the bugs at the time. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Government hackers targeted iPhones owners with zero-days, Google says | TechCrunch

Government hackers exploited unknown vulnerabilities in Apple's iPhone operating system to target victims with spyware developed by Variston, a surveillance and hacking technology startup.
Google's Threat Analysis Group published a report analyzing government campaigns conducted with hacking tools developed by spyware and exploit sellers, including Variston. [ more ]
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