Tag: spyware
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New ZeroDayRAT Mobile Spyware Enables Real-Time Surveillance and Data Theft
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT that’s being advertised on Telegram as a way to grab sensitive data and facilitate real-time surveillance on Android and iOS devices.”The developer runs dedicated channels for sales, customer support, and regular updates, giving buyers a single point of access to a fully…
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ZeroDayRAT Exploit Targets Android iOS, Enabling Real-Time Surveillance and Massive Data Theft
A newly surfaced mobile spyware platform called ZeroDayRAT is rapidly gaining traction across underground Telegram channels. ZeroDayRAT is designed to give attackers complete remote control over both Android and iOS devices, supporting versions from Android 5 through 16 and iOS up to version 26, including the latest iPhone 17 Pro. The panel interface allows the operator to manage multiple infected devices worldwide as…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 84
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Stan Ghouls targeting Russia and Uzbekistan with NetSupport RAT Breaking Down ZeroDayRAT New Spyware Targeting Android and iOS Old-School IRC, New Victims: Inside the Newly Discovered SSHStalker Linux Botnet Reynolds: Defense Evasion Capability […]…
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Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day, possibly exploited by commercial spyware
Flaw abused ‘in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/apple_ios_263/
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ZeroDayRAT spyware grants attackers total access to mobile devices
ZeroDayRAT is a commercial mobile spyware that grants full remote access to Android and iOS devices for spying and data theft. ZeroDayRAT is a newly discovered commercial mobile spyware toolkit that gives attackers full control over Android and iOS devices. It supports live camera access, keylogging, and theft of banking and crypto data. First spotted…
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New Mobile Spyware ZeroDayRAT Targets Android and iOS
ZeroDayRAT is a new mobile spyware targeting Android and iOS, offering attackers persistent access First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/zerodayrat-mobile-spyware-android/
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ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android, iOS devices
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zerodayrat-malware-grants-full-access-to-android-ios-devices/
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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks. The post Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-update-billion-devices-risk/
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China-Linked DKnife Spyware Hijacking Internet Routers Since 2019
Cisco Talos uncovers DKnife, a China-nexus framework targeting routers and edge devices. Learn how seven stealthy implants hijack data and deliver malware via AitM attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/china-dknife-spyware-hijack-internet-routers-2019/
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Research: Predator spyware can turn off Apple indicators showing when microphone, camera are in use
The new research from Jamf Threat Labs demonstrates how Predator spyware can stay hidden on targeted phones by “intercepting sensor activity” to hide the indicators. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/predator-spyware-iphone-camera-microphone-indicators
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GhostChat Malware Locks Victims’ Devices, Demands Passcodes for Restoration
A new Android spyware campaign that uses romance scams and fake chat profiles to spy on users in Pakistan. The malicious app, named GhostChat and detected as Android/Spy.GhostChat.A, disguises itself as a dating chat platform but is actually built for data theft and surveillance. Instead of being listed on Google Play, it is distributed as…
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Fake Dating App Delivers Android Spyware in Targeted Campaign
ESET uncovered a targeted Android spyware campaign that used a fake dating app to quietly spy on victims in Pakistan. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-dating-app-delivers-android-spyware-in-targeted-campaign/
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Spyware maker is hijacking diplomatic efforts to limit commercial hacking, civil society warns
Spyware maker NSO Group trumpeted the company’s participation in the Pall Mall Process, which drew criticism from civil society leaders and government officials who called out human rights abuses. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/spyware-maker-pall-mall-process-reputation
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Arsink Spyware Posing as WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Hits 143 Countries
Another day, another Android malware campaign targeting unsuspecting users worldwide by masquerading as popular apps. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/arsink-spyware-whatsapp-youtube-instagram-tiktok/
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GhostChat Spyware Targets Android Users Through WhatsApp, Steals Sensitive Data
A sneaky Android spyware called GhostChat, which tricks Pakistan-based users with romance scams via WhatsApp. The malware grabs sensitive data like contacts, photos, and files from victims’ devices. Threat actors pose as dating apps to hook targets. GhostChat mimics a legit chat platform named >>Dating Apps without payment,<< stealing its icon for trust. Users must…
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Love hacks Wie eine Fake-App ahnungslose Nutzer in die Falle lockt
ESET-Forscher entdecken eine Android-Spyware-Kampagne, die auf Nutzer in Pakistan abzielt und Verbindungen zu einer breit angelegten Spionageoperation aufzeigt First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/eset-research/love-hacks-wie-eine-fake-app-ahnungslose-nutzer-in-die-falle-lockt/
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Love hacks Wie eine Fake-App ahnungslose Nutzer in die Falle lockt
ESET-Forscher entdecken eine Android-Spyware-Kampagne, die auf Nutzer in Pakistan abzielt und Verbindungen zu einer breit angelegten Spionageoperation aufzeigt First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/eset-research/love-hacks-wie-eine-fake-app-ahnungslose-nutzer-in-die-falle-lockt/
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Smashing Security podcast #452: The dark web’s worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock
In episode 452, a London-based YouTuber wins a landmark court case against Saudi Arabia after his phone was hacked with Pegasus spyware, exposing how a single, seemingly harmless text message can turn a smartphone into a round-the-clock surveillance device. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-452/
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A fake romance turns into an Android spyware infection
ESET researchers have identified an Android spyware campaign that uses romance scam tactics to target individuals in Pakistan. The operation relies on a malicious app … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/ghostchat-android-romance-spyware/
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New WhatsApp lockdown feature protects high-risk users from hackers
Meta has started rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown-style security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including spyware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-gets-new-lockdown-feature-that-blocks-cyberattacks/
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WhatsApp unveils anti-spyware ‘lockdown’ feature
Tags: spywareWhatsApp is rolling out a new security feature designed to curb spyware First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/whatsapp-spyware-anti-lockdown
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Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware
A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637759/Saudi-Arabia-ordered-to-pay-3m-to-UK-dissident-targeted-with-Pegasus-spyware
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WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware
The new “Strict Account Settings” toggle extends WhatsApp’s privacy push beyond end-to-end encryption. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/whatsapp-strict-account-settings-lockdown-style-spyware-protection/
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Lockdown-Style Security Mode to Protect Targeted Users From Spyware
Meta on Tuesday announced it’s adding Strict Account Settings on WhatsApp to secure certain users against advanced cyber attacks because of who they are and what they do.The feature, similar to Lockdown Mode in Apple iOS and Advanced Protection in Android, aims to protect individuals, such as journalists or public-facing figures, from sophisticated spyware by…
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Saudi satirist hacked with Pegasus spyware wins damages in court battle
The London High Court awarded the London-based satirist and human rights activist Ghanem Al-Masarir more than £3 million, after finding the Saudi government hacked his phone and was likely behind a physical attack targeting him in London. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/saudi-satirist-hacked-with-pegasus-spyware-wins-damages-in-court-battle/
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Judge awards British critic of Saudis $4.1 million, finds the regime hacked his devices
A London judge said there was a “compelling basis” to conclude that Saudi Arabia was behind spyware infections aimed at YouTuber and regime critic Ghanem Al-Masarir. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/london-judge-sides-with-saudi-critic-spyware-case
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Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware
The Irish government plans to draft legislation that would make it legal for law enforcement to use spyware, Minister of Justice Jim O’Callaghan said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ireland-plans-law-enforcement-spyware
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Spanish judge closes NSO Group spyware probe due to lack of cooperation from Israel
The case dates to May 2022, when the court launched a probe into the alleged spying on devices belonging to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/spanish-judge-closes-nso-group-spyware-probe-israel
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Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware
The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect the privacy rights of its citizens. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/ireland-proposes-new-law-allowing-police-to-use-spyware/
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Ireland wants to give its cops spyware, ability to crack encrypted messages
Tags: spywareIts very own Snooper’s Charter comes a month after proposed biometric tech expansion First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/21/ireland_wants_to_give_police/