Tag: spyware
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Android Spyware Asin Targets Arabic Users via Fake News, PDF and War Map Apps
Arabic-speaking users have emerged as the target of a new Android spyware codenamed Asin, according to findings from ESET.The Slovakian cybersecurity company said it first detected the malware spread via multiple campaigns in early 2025, with each attack wave making use of distinct websites mimicking utilities, war-related updates, and a government news source: govlens[.]net, which…
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Foreign Spyware Found on Phones of Top Russian Officials
Russian authorities have disclosed a suspected large-scale cyber espionage operation targeting the mobile devices of senior government officials, raising fresh concerns over advanced spyware campaigns and mobile surveillance threats. The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday that it had identified and disrupted an alleged effort by foreign intelligence agencies to deploy malicious software on…
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Product showcase: F-Secure Internet Security blocks phishing sites, fake stores, and SMS scams
F-Secure Internet Security protects against viruses, ransomware, spyware, infected email attachments, and other cyber threats. It focuses on securing devices and online … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/26/product-showcase-f-secure-internet-security-android/
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Kazuar Malware Becomes Modular Spyware for Secret Blizzard Ops
A major evolution in the Kazuar malware family, a long-standing cyber espionage tool linked to the Russian state-sponsored threat group Secret Blizzard, also known as Turla and Venomous Bear. Kazuar historically supported espionage campaigns targeting government, diplomatic, and defense sectors. Its latest iteration introduces a modular architecture composed of three key components: Kernel, Bridge, and…
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These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/23/you-dont-have-to-click-anything-to-get-hacked-anymore-heres-how-to-fight-back/
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A spyware investigator exposed Russian government hackers trying to hijack Signal accounts
A group of likely Russian government hackers tried to hack a security researcher who investigates spyware attacks. He was then able to turn the tables on the hackers and reveal details of their espionage campaign. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/a-spyware-investigator-exposed-russian-government-hackers-trying-to-hijack-signal-accounts/
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Google Launches Android Spyware Forensics Tool for High-Risk Users
Google’s Android Advanced Protection Mode is getting a new feature allowing trusted security experts to investigate potential spyware infections First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-launches-android-spyware/
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Google and Amnesty International teamed up to make it harder for spyware vendors to hide
Intrusion Logging marks the first feature from a major device vendor to aid with forensic detection of sophisticated threats, Amnesty International said. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/google-android-intrusion-logging-amnesty-spyware-detection/
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Google launches new Android security feature to help uncover spyware attacks
Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/12/google-launches-new-android-security-feature-to-help-uncover-spyware-attacks/
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Operation HumanitarianBait Uses Fake Aid Documents to Deploy Python Spyware
Operation HumanitarianBait uses fake aid documents, GitHub-hosted payloads, and Python spyware to target Russian-speaking victims. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-humanitarianbait-fake-aid-docs-python-spyware/
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One House Democrat is pressing Commerce on the government’s spyware use
Rep. Summer Lee’s letter, first reported by CyberScoop, follows ICE confirmation of using spyware and news of a Trump ally becoming NSO Group’s executive chairman. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/democrat-summer-lee-letter-briefing-nso-group-spyware-trump/
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Darkhub HackingHire Portal Promotes Crypto Fraud and Spyware Services
A newly identified dark web platform, Darkhub, is advertising a wide range of hacking-for-hire services, including account compromise, surveillance, and financial manipulation. The service, accessible via the Tor network, presents itself as a centralized hub for offensive cyber capabilities targeting both individuals and organizations. Many similar services historically function as advance-fee scams rather than delivering…
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New Android Spyware Platform Enables Rebranding and Resale
A newly discovered Android spyware platform is raising concerns among cybersecurity researchers by introducing a business model that allows buyers to rebrand and resell surveillance malware as their own product. Buyers can subscribe to the service, customize branding, and launch their own spyware operation with minimal effort. KidsProtect presents itself as a parental monitoring app,…
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Networks of Browser Extensions Are Spyware in Disguise
Modern browser extensions and ad blockers are legally collecting and reselling user data, including streaming habits and B2B sales intelligence, under the guise of “analytics.” This unregulated “legal spyware” creates massive security gaps as employees unwittingly leak corporate URLs, SaaS dashboards, and research activity to third-party databases. With the rise of AI-native browsers and personal…
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90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity’s Phone Were Exposed Online
Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/exposed-data-illustrates-the-nightmare-scenario-for-a-stalkerware-victim/
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Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim
Extremely sensitive personal data from a European celebrity that appears to have been compiled using spyware was publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/exposed-data-illustrates-the-nightmare-scenario-for-a-stalkerware-victim/
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Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says
Despite promising to help determine what happened with the hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy, Israeli American spyware maker Paragon has reportedly not responded to authorities’ requests for information. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/28/paragon-is-not-collaborating-with-italian-authorities-probing-spyware-attacks-report-says/
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New Android spyware Morpheus linked to Italian surveillance firm
Osservatorio Nessuno uncovered Morpheus spyware spreading via fake Android apps to steal data, highlighting rising covert surveillance tools. The non-partisan, non-religious, nonprofit organization Osservatorio Nessuno exposed a new spyware called Morpheus, distributed through fake Android apps posing as updates. Once installed, it can steal extensive data from the infected devices. The report shows strong demand…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 94
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Morpheus: A new Spyware linked to IPS Intelligence The iPhone, invincible no more: a look at DarkSword and Coruna Lotus Wiper: a new threat targeting the energy and utilities sector New NGate variant hides in […]…
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Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly developed the spyware was not previously known to sell this type of software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/another-spyware-maker-caught-distributing-fake-android-snooping-apps/
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Researcher claims Claude Desktop installs “spyware” on macOS
A security researcher claims Claude Desktop installed spyware on his Mac. We examine the findings. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/researcher-claims-claude-desktop-installs-spyware-on-macos/
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UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones
The U.K.’s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more governments having access to the powerful surveillance technology than ever. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/22/uk-government-says-100-countries-have-spyware-that-can-hack-peoples-phones/
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BITTER APT Uses Signal, Google, and Zoom Lures to Spread ProSpy Spyware
BITTER APT spreads ProSpy and ToSpy via Signal, Google, and Zoom lures, targeting journalists through LinkedIn and iMessage spearphishing. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/bitter-apt-signal-google-zoom-prospy-spyware/
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Middle East Espionage Attack Uses Fake Secure Messaging Apps to Deliver ProSpy
Hackers are impersonating popular secure messaging apps to deploy a sophisticated Android spyware tool called ProSpy against journalists, activists, and political figures across the Middle East, in a hack”‘for”‘hire campaign linked to the BITTER APT group. The campaign has been active since at least 2022. It primarily targets civil society members and potentially government officials in countries…
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Hackhire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups
Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/hack-for-hire-group-caught-targeting-android-devices-and-icloud-backups/
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Two prominent Egyptian journalists targeted with elaborate spearphishing campaign
Digital civil rights nonprofit Access Now released a report on the findings with the mobile security company Lookout on Wednesday, saying they saw evidence the hackers may “use the methods and infrastructure associated with the attacks to deliver spyware and exfiltrate data.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/two-egyptian-journalists-targeted-spearphishing-campaign
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Hackhire spyware campaign targets journalists in Middle East, North Africa
Access Now, Lookout and SMEX joined research forces to find a campaign involving suspected Indian government-connected group Bitter, ProSpy spyware and more. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/hack-for-hire-spyware-campaign-targets-journalists-in-middle-east-north-africa/
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Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends
In Telegram groups, men are sharing thousands of nonconsensual images of women and girls, buying spyware, and engaging in doxing and sexual abuse. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/men-are-buying-hacking-tools-to-use-against-their-wives-and-friends/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Axios Hack, Chrome 0-Day, Fortinet Exploits, Paragon Spyware and More
This week had real hits. The key software got tampered with. Active bugs showed up in the tools people use every day. Some attacks didn’t even need much effort because the path was already there.One weak spot now spreads wider than before. What starts small can reach a lot of systems fast. New bugs, faster…
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Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing
Tags: spywareThe pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in the U.S. for over a decade. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/06/convicted-spyware-maker-bryan-fleming-avoids-jail-at-sentencing/