IT Sec News updates – Spyware Attacks

February 17, 2024
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The ABA Urges Action Against Abusive Commercial Spyware, and Policymakers Should Listen

Spyware is a powerful surveillance technology that has been used to violate a host of human rights, including the right to privacy, freedom of …

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Mysterious 'MMS Fingerprint' Hack Used by Spyware Firm NSO Group Revealed

The existence of a previously unknown infection technique used by spyware firm NSO Group is suggested by a single line in a contract between NSO …

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Poland to investigate alleged use of Pegasus spyware by last government – Euronews.com

Poland's Pegasus and Illegal Surveillance Committee will convene on Monday, amid allegations the previous government spied on political opponents.

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Spyware Vendors Target Human Rights + Ukraine Adopts Defend Forward Strategy

The report states that while spyware vendors point to their tools' “legitimate use in law enforcement and counterterrorism,” analysis from Google and …

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Mysterious 'MMS Fingerprint' Hack Used by Spyware Firm NSO Group Revealed

Mysterious 'MMS Fingerprint' Hack Used by Spyware Firm NSO Group Revealed … The discovery of a potential new infection technique by NSO Group, termed …

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SpyNote Android Spyware Poses as Legit Crypto Wallets, Steals Funds – Hackread

The SpyNote Android spyware returns, exploiting Accessibility APIs to target crypto wallets and users, ultimately stealing their cryptocurrency.

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Variston: The Secretive Spyware Company – ISP Today

Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware and exploit maker, has been in the spotlight after being linked to a series of malicious exploits targeting …

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Poland to investigate alleged use of Pegasus spyware by last government – Yahoo News UK

The use of Pegasus spyware by the Law and Justice Party (PiS) – which was ousted in elections last year – appears to be much wider than initially …

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Ransomware attack confirmed by Georgia county after LockBit claims | SC Media

spyware crackdown detailed · SC Staff February 15, 2024. Eight spyware firms in Spain, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates including Variston IT …

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