IT Sec News updates – Spyware Attacks

April 18, 2024
NEWS

Apple quiet about its iPhone 'spyware attack' warnings — but the mystery may be solved

A new report appears to have explained the reason behind the spyware iPhone notification.

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Liberty Mutual's Spyware Suit Halted Pending 3rd Circ. Appeal – Law360

Liberty Mutual's Spyware Suit Halted Pending 3rd Circ. Appeal. By Elizabeth Daley. Law360 (April 17, 2024, 8:36 PM EDT) — A proposed class action …

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Yes, Apple warned iPhone users in 92 countries about 'mercenary spyware attacks' – MSN

Mercenary spyware attacks allow hackers to remotely take over a phone. They are extremely rare and typically target individuals in high-profile …

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Over 500 Polish people hacked via Pegasus under PiS rule – official sources – Euractiv

… the Pegasus spyware under the previous conservative government's rule, Polish Justice Minister and Attorney General Adam Bodnar said on Tuesday.

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Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware

spyware. This joint statement, which was originally announced at the second Summit for Democracy on March 30, 2023, has been updated to reflect …

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China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings – AppleInsider

A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.

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Updated LightSpy spyware targeted at South Asia | SC Media

Security Affairs reports that attacks with an updated iteration of the LightSpy iOS spyware using the “F_Warehouse” framework have been deployed …

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Report: China Might Be the Culprit Behind Recent Apple Spyware Attacks

A report suggests LightSpy, a piece of spyware with Chinese connections, was responsible for the most recent attack on Apple iPhones.

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LightSpy, the dangerous spy software for the iPhone that comes from China – GEARRICE

Given the recent security alert issued by Apple to users in 92 countries, more is known about this spyware and its apparent origin.

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LightSpy Hackers Target Indian Apple Device Users To Steal Sensitive Data – GBHackers

According to Apple, powerful mercenary spyware is one of the most complex digital threats in existence. When the vulnerability is detected on news …

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