Tag: spyware
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Qualcomm Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Android Attacks
The exploitation activity against CVE-2026-21385, a high-severity memory corruption flaw, could be tied to commercial spyware or nation-state threat groups. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/qualcomm-zero-day-exploited-targeted-android-attacks
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Israel: RedAlert Spyware Campaign Exploits Wartime Panic With Trojanized App
Espionage campaign exploits Israel-Iran conflict, distributing a trojanized Red Alert app via SMS First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/redalert-israel-spyware-campaign/
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Spionagesoftware – Was ist Spyware?
Tags: spywareFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/was-ist-spyware-a-e40972fc980dd491773414a12986e626/
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Intellexa founder, three others sentenced to 8 years in prison over Greek spyware scandal
Tags: spywareA Greek court sentenced the founder of the Intellexa Consortium and three associates to prison for their role in a sprawling spyware scandal that has dominated Greek headlines since it came to light in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/spyware-intellexa-greece-sentenced
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Spyware makers sentenced to prison in Greece for wiretapping politicians and journalists
Tags: spywareTal Dilian and three other Intellexa executives were tried for their role in a scandal dubbed “Greek Watergate,” which dates back to 2022. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/spyware-maker-sentenced-to-prison-in-greece-for-wiretapping-politicians-and-journalists/
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Spyware maker sentenced to prison in Greece for wiretapping politicians and journalists
A Greek court on Thursday sentenced the founder of Intellexa, a collective of spyware makers, to eight years in prison for illegal wiretapping and privacy violations, according to several reports. Tal Dilian and three other Intellexa executives were tried for their role in a scandal dubbed >>Greek Watergate,<< which dates back to 2022. The Greek…
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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access
ResidentBat is a custom Android spyware implant used by the Belarusian KGB to turn seized smartphones into long”‘lived surveillance platforms against journalists and civil society targets. Operating outside the Play Store ecosystem and requiring hands”‘on installation, it combines deep data collection with remote control features, including the ability to wipe a device on demand. RSF’s…
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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access
ResidentBat is a custom Android spyware implant used by the Belarusian KGB to turn seized smartphones into long”‘lived surveillance platforms against journalists and civil society targets. Operating outside the Play Store ecosystem and requiring hands”‘on installation, it combines deep data collection with remote control features, including the ability to wipe a device on demand. RSF’s…
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Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity
Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide iOS recording indicators while secretly streaming camera and microphone feeds to its operators. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/predator-spyware-hooks-ios-springboard-to-hide-mic-camera-activity/
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Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports
Amnesty reports Angolan journalist’s iPhone was infected by Intellexa’s Predator spyware via a WhatsApp link in May 2024. Amnesty International reports that in May 2024, Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected the iPhone of Teixeira Cândido, an Angolan journalist and press freedom advocate, after he opened a malicious link sent via WhatsApp. This incident highlights how attackers…
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Predator spyware used to infect phone belonging to Angolan journalist, report says
The finding is the latest evidence that despite being placed on the U.S. government’s Entity List in July 2023, Predator manufacturer the Intellexa Consortium has continued to operate in the shadows. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/predator-spyware-used-to-infect-phone-angola-journalist
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Intellexa’s Predator spyware used to hack iPhone of journalist in Angola, research says
Amnesty International says it found evidence that a government customer of Intellexa, a sanctioned surveillance vendor, used its Predator spyware against a prominent journalist in Angola. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/intellexas-predator-spyware-used-to-hack-iphone-of-journalist-in-angola-research-says/
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Citizen Lab: Kenyan authorities used Cellebrite to break into phone of dissident
Traces of commercial surveillance technology manufactured by the Israeli spyware maker Cellebrite were found on a prominent Kenyan dissident’s phone, the latest in a series of abuses of the technology targeting civil society. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/spyware-kenya-cellebrite-activist
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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/