IT Sec News updates – Spyware Attacks

June 6, 2024
NEWS

#Infosec24: Industry Should Challenge Detection Vendors on Spyware | SC Media UK

Speaking on a panel on spyware at Infosecurity Europe in London, Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting admitted that spyware can be dual purpose – for …

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Pegasus spyware targeted at European journalists, activists | SC Media

CyberScoop reports that NSO Group's Pegasus spyware targeted five journalists and two activists in Europe, most of whom were in exile, …

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#Infosec2024 Spyware: A Threat to Civil Society and a Threat to Busine – Infosecurity Magazine

Commercial spyware poses a threat to enterprises, and CISOs need to consider its impact and how to mitigate it.

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IPI calls for stronger safeguards to prevent misuse of spyware against journalists – IFEX

IPI calls for an end to the use of spyware against journalists in Europe, following revelations that seven more Russian and Belarusian journalists …

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Vietnam agents tried to plant spyware on phones of US lawmakers and journalists: probe

Vietnamese government agents apparently targeted several U.S. lawmakers and journalists with spyware using public posts on X, the platform …

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Amnesty International's Security Lab unveils new tools to support civil society against digital threats

… tools to support human rights defenders, activists, journalists and other civil society members against digital threats such as spyware.

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Get Rid of These Spyware Apps that Plunder Your Bank Account – NextPit

Data theft and hacked bank accounts. Even more frightening is the fact these applications can be found in the official Google Play Store. With …

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How to find and remove spyware from your phone – MSN

Spyware doesn't just impact today's PCs, it can end up on your mobile devices, too. Spyware designed for smartphones can disguise itself as a fake …

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Weekly phone shutdowns recommended for iPhone and Android users to combat spyware threats

This advice comes in the wake of concerns over “zero-click” attacks, where spyware can be installed on phones without the user clicking on anything …

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Adobe joins Microsoft in admitting it's now basically spyware – The Stack

Updated terms give Adobe the right to “access your content through both automated and manual methods”.

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