Tag: spyware
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Italian Government Denies It Spied on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware
The Italian government denied it hacked seven cellphones with military-grade surveillance technology from Paragon Solutions. The post Italian Government Denies It Spied on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/italian-government-denies-it-spied-on-journalists-and-migrant-activists-using-paragon-spyware/
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Another person targeted by Paragon spyware comes forward
Tags: spywareFour people have so far come forward as victims of the Paragon spyware campaign targeting WhatsApp users, including one journalist and three activists. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/another-person-targeted-by-paragon-spyware-comes-forward/
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Apple issues emergency patches to contain an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’ on targeted individuals
Security researcher uncovers the exploit: The vulnerability was discovered by Bill Marczak, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab, a digital rights research group at the University of Toronto’s Munk School.Marczak took to social media to urge users to update their devices immediately, stating: “Update your iPhones”¦ again! iOS 18.3.1 out today with a fix for…
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Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweaponsEven as WhatsApp <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/20/whatsapp-pegasus-spyware-nso-group-hacking”>celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the Israeli maker of one of the world’s most powerful cyberweapons, <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/31/whatsapp-israel-spyware”> a new threat was detected, this time involving another Israel-based company that…
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„Höchst besorgniserregend”: Hacker greifen gezielt Whatsapp-Nutzer mit Spyware an
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/hoechst-besorgniserregend-hacker-whatsapp-nutzer-spyware-1671269/
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Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: media reports
Following allegations of potential abuse, Paragon Solutions has cut off Italy from its spyware systems. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/06/spyware-maker-paragon-terminates-contract-with-italian-government-media-reports/
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Paragon Spyware Allegedly Ends Spyware Contract with Italy
Paragon Solutions, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, has reportedly ended its spyware contract with Italy. The termination comes in the wake of revelations that its military-grade hacking software, Graphite, was allegedly used to target 90 individuals, including journalists and activists, across two dozen countries. This includes three Italian figures critical of the government’s policies. The spyware…
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Antivirus vs. Anti-Malware: Welches brauchen Sie?
Hier ist ein kurzer Leitfaden, der Ihnen hilft, zu entscheiden, welches oder beide! am besten zu Ihren Bedürfnissen passt. Antivirus zielt auf Viren ab, während Anti-Malware vor allen Arten von Schadsoftware schützt, einschließlich Spyware und Ransomware. Haben Sie jemals auf einen verdächtigen Link geklickt und Pop-ups oder ein langsames Gerät bemerkt? Das… First seen on…
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Italy says Paragon spyware targeted victims in dozens of European countries
Seven Italians and victims in more than a dozen other European countries were targeted with spyware as part of a broad hacking campaign revealed by WhatsApp on Friday, the Italian government said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italy-paragon-spyware-targeted-european-victims-whatsapp
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Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/05/paragon-spyware-used-to-target-citizens-across-europe-says-italian-government/
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Italian founder of migrant rescue group ‘targeted with spyware’
Luca Casarini is most prominent person to come forward since WhatsApp said that 90 people, across two dozen countries, had probably been hackedThe Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, who has been a vocal critic of Italy’s alleged complicity in abuses suffered by migrants in Libya, has revealed WhatsApp informed him his mobile…
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Activists critical of Italian PM may have had their phones targeted by Paragon spyware, says WhatsApp
Messaging app announces that 90 people, residing in two dozen countries, may have had their devices hacked The Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, who has been a vocal critic of Italy’s alleged complicity in abuses suffered by migrants in Libya, has revealed WhatsApp informed him his mobile phone was targeted by military-grade…
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Spyware maker Paragon confirms US government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other unspecified allied countries. Paragon’s executive chairman John Fleming said in a statement to TechCrunch on Tuesday that “Paragon licenses its technology to a select group of global democracies, principally, the United States and its allies.” […]…
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Spyware maker Paragon confirms U.S. government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other unspecified allied countries. Paragon’s executive chairman John Fleming said in a statement to TechCrunch on Tuesday that, “Paragon licenses its technology to a select group of global democracies, principally, the United States and its allies.” […]…
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What’s App: Global Spyware Campaign Conducted By Israeli Spyware Firm
Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/whats-app-global-spyware-campaign-conducted-by-israeli-spyware-firm
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Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: ‘I feel violated’
An Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/03/journalist-targeted-on-whatsapp-by-paragon-spyware-i-feel-violated/
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Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: “I feel violated”
An Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/03/journalist-targeted-on-whatsapp-by-paragon-spyware-i-feel-violated/
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WhatsApp: Global spyware campaign conducted by Israeli firm
Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/whatsapp-global-spyware-campaign-conducted-by-israeli-firm
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WhatsApp disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware
Meta announced the disruption of a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists with the Paragon spyware. Meta announced that discovered and dismantled a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists and civil society members with the Paragon spyware (aka Graphite). The hacking campaign targeted 90 users and was disrupted in December, WhatsApp already alerted…
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Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Linked to WhatsApp Zero-Click Attack
WhatsApp recently revealed a targeted spyware campaign linked to the Israeli firm Paragon, which affected 90 individuals, including… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/israeli-spyware-firm-paragon-whatsapp-zero-click-attack/
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Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US
Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hackers-google-gemini-us-cyberattacks/
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UN Security Council launches 1st discussion tackling commercial spyware
Tags: spywareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/un-security-council-launches-1st-discussion-tackling-commercial-spyware
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UN Security Council members meet on spyware for first time
Tags: spywareAt an informal meeting with U.N. Security Council members, a senior U.S. diplomat called for enhanced efforts to obtain justice for victims of commercial spyware, and other nations pledged to take action.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/commercial-spyware-meeting-un-security-council-members
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How Barcelona became an unlikely hub for spyware startups
Barcelona’s mix of affordable cost of living and quality of life has helped create a vibrant startup community, and become a hotbed for the creation of surveillance technologies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/how-barcelona-became-an-unlikely-hub-for-spyware-startups/
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NSO ruling is a victory for WhatsApp, but could have a small impact on spyware industry
A court victory for WhatsApp over spyware maker NSO Group may have a limited impact for the broader commercial surveillance industry, experts say.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nso-whatsapp-ruling-may-have-limited-impact-on-spyware-ecosystem
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Pall Mall Process to tackle commercial hacking proliferation raises more concerns than solutions
An initiative spearheaded by France and the U.K. last year to tackle commercial spyware has experienced setbacks and significant gaps, according to participants.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pall-mall-process-commercial-hacking-concerns
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FireScam Android Spyware Campaign Poses ‘Significant Threat Worldwide’
A fake Telegram Premium app delivers information-stealing malware, in a prime example of the rising threat of adversaries leveraging everyday applications, researchers say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/firescam-android-spyware-campaign-significant-threat-worldwide
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New FireScam Infostealer Spyware Hits Android via Fake Telegram Premium
Researchers at Cyfirma have discovered FireScam, an Android malware disguised as ‘Telegram Premium’ that steals data, monitors activity, and infiltrates devices. Learn about its distribution, functionality, and the impact on user privacy. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/firescam-infostealer-spyware-android-fake-telegram-premium/