IT Sec News updates – Spyware Attacks

December 6, 2023
NEWS

Pegasus spyware trial implicating former president kicks off in Mexico

A far-reaching Pegasus scandal in Mexico went to court Monday with prosecutors focused on how the spyware targeted one of the country's most …

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Cyber Hygiene

Some spyware collects information about you without your consent or produces unwanted pop-up ads on your web browser. Some operating systems offer …

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Top Intel Dem warns Congress of potential lapse in warrantless spy powers amid quibbling over 702

spyware. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File). The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said he fears a lapse in the nation's warrantless …

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Billions of Android users warned to delete spy apps that 'read texts and passwords'

WHAT IS SPYWARE? Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on a device without the end user's knowledge. It silently infiltrates the …

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Cyber hygiene – Odessa American

Some operating systems offer free spyware protection, and inexpensive software is readily available for download on the Internet. Be wary of ads on …

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Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme – Reuters

Spyware and binary code. A padlock is seen in front of the word 'spyware' and binary code in this illustration taken May 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado …

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SpyLoan Scams Target Android Users With Deceptive Apps – Infosecurity Magazine

These apps, collectively identified by ESET as “SpyLoan” due to their spyware functionality combined with loan claims, exhibit alarming patterns.

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Witness in Pegasus case accuses Peña Nieto of ordering spying operation on Carlos Slim

Investigative journalist Carmen Aristegui also appeared in court to testify about being targeted by the powerful spyware.

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Warning for iPhone Users: Experts Warn of Sneaky Fake Lockdown Mode Attack

spyware by minimizing the attack surface. What it doesn't do is prevent the execution of malicious payloads on a compromised device, thereby …

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How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security | Macworld

Introduced in iOS 16, Lockdown Mode can be enabled if a user believes they are in a situation where they are a target for spyware. Available in …

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