Tag: spyware
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‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads
Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/nightmare-scenario-zero-click-spyware-is-infecting-phones-via-targeted-ads/
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Spyware manufacturer had access to data harvested by former Polish government, current PM says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who ordered the investigation, on Monday called the sprawling spyware operation spearheaded by the country’s previous ruling party “one of the biggest scandals in Polish history since the fall of communism.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/spyware-manufacturer-had-access-to-data-harvested-by-previous-polish-government
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Android 17 Advanced Protection Adds Intrusion Logging, USB Security and Brute-Force Defense
Google has expanded Android Advanced Protection with six security enhancements targeting spyware investigations, malicious USB connections, accessibility abuse, browser exploits, and repeated authentication failures. Announced on October 1, 2026, the update strengthens Android 17 defenses for journalists, officials, public figures, and security-conscious users. The changes build on Android 16’s device-level Advanced Protection, introduced in May…
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Judge dismisses spyware case brought by Salvadoran journalists targeted with Pegasus
Tags: spywareThe plaintiffs, who all worked for the independent and Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, failed to convince the court that their case had jurisdiction in California, according to the judge’s order. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/judge-dismisses-spyware-case-brought-by-salvadoran-journalists
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Android 17 makes it harder for spyware to cover its tracks
When a journalist suspects their phone has been hacked, the first question is whether any trace of the attack is left. Google has added six features to Advanced Protection in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/02/android-17-advanced-protection-features/
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The Secrets of the US Spyware King
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/the-secrets-of-the-us-spyware-king/
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Controversial spyware firm Paragon to go public by end of year
Tags: spywareThe company plans to close the deal around the end of the year at which point Paragon will begin trading on Nasdaq under the REDLattice umbrella. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/controversial-spyware-firm-paragon-to-go-public
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Controversial spyware firm Paragon to go public by end of year
Tags: spywareThe company plans to close the deal around the end of the year at which point Paragon will begin trading on Nasdaq under the REDLattice umbrella. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/controversial-spyware-firm-paragon-to-go-public
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Chrome Store Hosts ‘Poper Blocker’ Spyware Downloaded by Millions
A purported ad-blocker exfiltrates reams of sensitive information and benefits from having Google’s stamp of approval despite researcher warnings. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chrome-store-poper-blocker-spyware-downloaded-millions
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Chrome Store Hosts ‘Poper Blocker’ Spyware Downloaded by Millions
A purported ad-blocker exfiltrates reams of sensitive information and benefits from having Google’s stamp of approval despite researcher warnings. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chrome-store-poper-blocker-spyware-downloaded-millions
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Corp MDM Spyware Targets Logistics Firms, Steals New SMS and Redirects Calls
The logistics sector has become the target of a new malicious cyber campaign that distributes an Android spyware codenamed Corp MDM.According to Have I Been Squatted, the campaign uses fake Google Play pages branded as CEVA and TKW Logistics to distribute an Android Package Kit (APK) file that’s dressed up as a system service. The…
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New Chinese-Made ‘RatHat’ Android Malware Leverages AI to Steal Financial Data
Researchers at Zimperium have uncovered a new Android malware strain, dubbed RatHat, with spyware and backdoor capabilities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/rathat-android-malware-ai-steal/
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Fake MRI Scans Deliver CHOSEN BRICK Spyware to Windows PCs
Iranian state-linked attackers are using fake MRI scans and software lures to deploy CHOSEN BRICK spyware on Windows PCs. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-chosen-brick-spyware-windows/
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UK, US and Netherlands warn of Iranian state spyware campaign
Cyber attackers linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security are targeting opponents and opposition groups with Windows spyware First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366650300/UK-US-and-Netherlands-warn-over-Iranian-state-spyware-campaign
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NCSC and Allies Warn of Iranian Spyware Campaign
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says Iranian Chosen Brick spyware is designed to snoop on dissidents First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-allies-warn-iranian-chosen/
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NCSC and Allies Warn of Iranian Spyware Campaign
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says Iranian Chosen Brick spyware is designed to snoop on dissidents First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-allies-warn-iranian-chosen/
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NCSC and Allies Warn of Iranian Spyware Campaign
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says Iranian Chosen Brick spyware is designed to snoop on dissidents First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-allies-warn-iranian-chosen/
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NCSC and Allies Warn of Iranian Spyware Campaign
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says Iranian Chosen Brick spyware is designed to snoop on dissidents First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-allies-warn-iranian-chosen/
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Hackers Disguise CHOSEN BRICK Malware as AI Apps, Antivirus Software and MRI Results
Iranian state-linked cyber actors are using fake AI applications, antivirus tools and even fabricated MRI scan results to deliver CHOSEN BRICK, a Windows-focused spyware family designed to surveil dissidents, activists and journalists. A joint advisory from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the FBI and the Netherlands’ AIVD warns that the campaign has targeted…
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Iranian Hackers Dodging Corporate Defenses to Reach Critics
Joint Advisory Details Chosen Brick Spyware Used Against Iran’s Critics Abroad. Iranian state hackers are steering dissidents, activists and journalists away from corporate devices and onto personal computers to plant spyware that can capture screens, record audio and steal messages, according to a joint advisory from British, U.S. and Dutch intelligence agencies. First seen on…
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UK, US and Netherlands warn over Iranian state spyware campaign
Cyber attackers linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security are targeting opponents and opposition groups with Windows spyware First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366650300/UK-US-and-Netherlands-warn-over-Iranian-state-spyware-campaign
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Mantax Otax Targets Android Phones With Spyware and Ransomware
Mantax Otax Android malware steals messages, PINs, and files, monitors screens, and uses ransomware and harassment to pressure victims into paying. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/news-mantax-otax-android-malware-apac-indonesia/
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Mantax OTAX Android Ransomware Spies on Users, Steals OTPs and Encrypts Files
Mantax OTAX is aggressive Android malware family combines ransomware, spyware, credential theft, and remote device-control features in a single infection chain. Linked to Indonesian threat actors, the campaign targets users through sideloaded APKs and turns compromised devices into tools for surveillance, financial fraud and real-time extortion. Unlike conventional Android ransomware that focuses primarily on locking…
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Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons
Report comes two days after former employee quit claiming company’s models could cause human extinction by 2030Criminals, state-sponsored groups, spyware vendors, scientists and propagandists have attempted to use Anthropic’s powerful artificial intelligence models to design missiles and bombs, create deadly pathogens and surveil dissidents, according to a<a href=”https://www.anthropic.com/threat-intelligence-report-september-2026#biological-misuse-sep-26″> threat intelligence report the company published on…
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/
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MantaxOtax Android Malware Combines Ransomware With Spyware
MantaxOtax Android malware combines ransomware with extensive spyware capabilities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mantaxotax-android-malware/
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European parliament members call for slowdown of Serbia’s EU entry over spyware use
Tags: spywareThe letter follows revelations about Serbian student activists being infected with Pegasus and NoviSpy, and coincides with other pressures on Belgrade. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/eu-parliament-serbia-accession-spyware-demands/
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NodeStealer Spyware Adds Keylogging, Screenshot Capture and Facebook Data Theft
A major upgrade to the Python-based NodeStealer malware, transforming the Facebook-focused infostealer into a broader spyware platform capable of logging keystrokes, monitoring clipboard data, capturing screenshots, and harvesting extensive Facebook profile information. The newly observed variant, identified in August 2026, also expands browser and local data theft, using a split Telegram command-and-control (C2) design to…