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Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile

LightSpy spyware's updated version enhances data collection from social media, particularly targeting platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here's how to remove it | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade spyware apps pose a serious privacy threat to Android users by covertly monitoring personal information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks

The alarming rise of spyware technology has significantly compromised the safety and security of journalists and activists worldwide.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

North Korea's ScarCruft Deploys KoSpy Malware, Spying on Android Users via Fake Utility Apps

ScarCruft, a North Korea-linked group, developed the KoSpy Android malware to collect extensive user data via deceptive apps.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers uploaded Android spyware (KoSpy) to Google Play, targeting specific individuals through a surveillance operation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

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 technologies
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile

LightSpy spyware's updated version enhances data collection from social media, particularly targeting platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here's how to remove it | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade spyware apps pose a serious privacy threat to Android users by covertly monitoring personal information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks

The alarming rise of spyware technology has significantly compromised the safety and security of journalists and activists worldwide.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

North Korea's ScarCruft Deploys KoSpy Malware, Spying on Android Users via Fake Utility Apps

ScarCruft, a North Korea-linked group, developed the KoSpy Android malware to collect extensive user data via deceptive apps.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers uploaded Android spyware (KoSpy) to Google Play, targeting specific individuals through a surveillance operation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

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.
#journalism
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Journalists launch legal action against Italian government over spyware claims

Italy's government faces allegations of using spyware against critics, prompting a legal complaint from journalists and raising concerns about state secrecy and accountability.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Again and again, NSO Group's customers keep getting their spyware operations caught | TechCrunch

Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Journalists launch legal action against Italian government over spyware claims

Italy's government faces allegations of using spyware against critics, prompting a legal complaint from journalists and raising concerns about state secrecy and accountability.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Again and again, NSO Group's customers keep getting their spyware operations caught | TechCrunch

Amnesty International report reveals attempted spyware hacks against Serbian journalists utilizing NSO Group's Pegasus.
#surveillance
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Information security

Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Information security

Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone | TechCrunch

#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people

A security vulnerability in Cocospy and Spyic apps exposes personal data of millions unknowingly monitored users.
Sensitive personal data can be accessed due to flaws in phone-monitoring spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Spanish spyware startup Mollitiam Industries shuts down | TechCrunch

Mollitiam Industries, a Spanish spyware maker, has shut down due to financial issues and lack of publicity.
The company's location and operations contributed to its secrecy in the competitive spyware industry.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm

Meta Platforms achieved a $168 million verdict against NSO for unlawfully exploiting WhatsApp, marking a significant win for privacy and security against illegal spyware.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

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

Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people

A security vulnerability in Cocospy and Spyic apps exposes personal data of millions unknowingly monitored users.
Sensitive personal data can be accessed due to flaws in phone-monitoring spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Spanish spyware startup Mollitiam Industries shuts down | TechCrunch

Mollitiam Industries, a Spanish spyware maker, has shut down due to financial issues and lack of publicity.
The company's location and operations contributed to its secrecy in the competitive spyware industry.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm

Meta Platforms achieved a $168 million verdict against NSO for unlawfully exploiting WhatsApp, marking a significant win for privacy and security against illegal spyware.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

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

#nso-group
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunch

Barcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Law

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

European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunch

Barcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Law

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

#government-surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers | TechCrunch

Paragon Solutions is linked to alleged spyware deployments by various governments according to a Citizen Lab report.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers | TechCrunch

Paragon Solutions is linked to alleged spyware deployments by various governments according to a Citizen Lab report.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting | TechCrunch

The UN Security Council's meeting emphasized the need for international action against the growing threats posed by commercial spyware.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
8 months ago

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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