Tag: spyware
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Judge bars NSO from targeting WhatsApp users with spyware, reduces damages in landmark case
Spyware manufacturer NSO Group will have to pay Meta $4 million instead of $168 million, but will also be barred from targeting the messaging platform in the future. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/judge-bars-nso-from-targeting-whatsapp-users-lowers-damages
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Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/18/spyware-maker-nso-group-blocked-from-whatsapp/
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German parliamentarian urges officials to investigate Hungary for spyware abuse
A German member of the European Parliament has filed a complaint urging authorities to investigate Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for allegedly ordering the country’s secret service to break into his phone with spyware. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/german-parliament-hungary-spyware
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Russian spyware ClayRat is spreading, evolving quickly, according to Zimperium
The spyware poses as popular apps like TikTok, and may break free of Russian borders at some point, the researchers say. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russian-spyware-clayrat-is-spreading-evolving-quickly-according-to-zimperium/
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Russian spyware ClayRat is spreading, evolving quickly, according to Zimperium
The spyware poses as popular apps like TikTok, and may break free of Russian borders at some point, the researchers say. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russian-spyware-clayrat-is-spreading-evolving-quickly-according-to-zimperium/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 66
Tags: android, cve, cyber, exploit, extortion, international, malware, ransomware, russia, spyware, vulnerabilitySecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2025 Investigating active exploitation of CVE-2025-10035 GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer vulnerability XWorm V6: Exploring Pivotal Plugins ClayRat: A New Android Spyware Targeting Russia Security Evaluation of Android apps…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 66
Tags: android, cve, cyber, exploit, extortion, international, malware, ransomware, russia, spyware, vulnerabilitySecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2025 Investigating active exploitation of CVE-2025-10035 GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer vulnerability XWorm V6: Exploring Pivotal Plugins ClayRat: A New Android Spyware Targeting Russia Security Evaluation of Android apps…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 66
Tags: android, cve, cyber, exploit, extortion, international, malware, ransomware, russia, spyware, vulnerabilitySecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2025 Investigating active exploitation of CVE-2025-10035 GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer vulnerability XWorm V6: Exploring Pivotal Plugins ClayRat: A New Android Spyware Targeting Russia Security Evaluation of Android apps…
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Pegasus-Trojaner: Israelische NSO Group von US-Investoren übernommen
Mit der NSO Group wird ein weiterer israelischer Spyware-Anbieter von US-Investoren gekauft. Die Kontrolle soll aber in Israel bleiben. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/pegasus-trojaner-israelische-nso-group-von-us-investoren-uebernommen-2510-201074.html
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‘Happy Gilmore’ Producer Buys Spyware Maker NSO Group
Plus: US government cybersecurity staffers get reassigned to do immigration work, a hack exposes sensitive age-verification data of Discord users, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/happy-gilmore-producer-buys-spyware-maker-nso-group/
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Apple bumps RCE bug bounties to $2M to counter commercial spyware vendors
Higher difficulty means higher rewards: The culmination of that work is what Apple now calls Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) and is a feature of its new A19 and A19 Pro chips found in its iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. MIE is leveraged in iOS to protect the entire kernel and over 70 userland processes,…
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Russian spyware ClayRat is spreading, evolving quickly, according to Zimperium
The spyware poses as popular apps like TikTok, and may break free of Russian borders at some point, the researchers say. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russian-spyware-clayrat-is-spreading-evolving-quickly-according-to-zimperium/
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Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors
NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/spyware-maker-nso-group-confirms-acquisition-by-us-investors/
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Apple Announces $2 Million Bug Bounty Reward for the Most Dangerous Exploits
With the mercenary spyware industry booming, Apple VP Ivan Krstić tells WIRED that the company is also offering bonuses that could bring the max total reward for iPhone exploits to $5 million. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-2-million-bug-bounty-reward/
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Apple Announces $2 Million Bug Bounty Reward for the Most Dangerous Exploits
With the mercenary spyware industry booming, Apple VP Ivan Krstić tells WIRED that the company is also offering bonuses that could bring the max total reward for iPhone exploits to $5 million. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-2-million-bug-bounty-reward/
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Apple Announces $2 Million Bug Bounty Reward for the Most Dangerous Exploits
With the mercenary spyware industry booming, Apple VP Ivan Krstić tells WIRED that the company is also offering bonuses that could bring the max total reward for iPhone exploits to $5 million. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-2-million-bug-bounty-reward/
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ClayRat Android Malware Masquerades as WhatsApp Google Photos
ClayRat, a rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign, has surged in activity over the past three months, with zLabs researchers observing more than 600 unique samples and 50 distinct droppers. Primarily targeting Russian users, the malware masquerades as popular applications such as WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube, luring victims into installing malicious APKs via deceptive…
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New Android spyware ClayRat imitates WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube
A new Android spyware called ClayRat is luring potential victims by posing as popular apps and services like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-spyware-clayrat-imitates-whatsapp-tiktok-youtube/
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ClayRat campaign uses Telegram and phishing sites to distribute Android spyware
ClayRat Android spyware targets Russian users via fake Telegram channels and phishing sites posing as popular apps like WhatsApp and YouTube. The ClayRat Android spyware campaign targets Russian users via fake Telegram channels and phishing sites posing as popular apps like Google Photos, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube. Zimperium named the spyware ClayRat after its C2 server,…
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ClayRat campaign uses Telegram and phishing sites to distribute Android spyware
ClayRat Android spyware targets Russian users via fake Telegram channels and phishing sites posing as popular apps like WhatsApp and YouTube. The ClayRat Android spyware campaign targets Russian users via fake Telegram channels and phishing sites posing as popular apps like Google Photos, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube. Zimperium named the spyware ClayRat after its C2 server,…
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Italian businessman’s phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware
The alleged targeting of prominent Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone now widens the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy to victims beyond journalists and activists. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/09/italian-businessmans-phone-reportedly-targeted-with-paragon-spyware/
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Fake TikTok and WhatsApp Apps Infect Android Devices with ClayRat Spyware
Zimperium’s zLabs warns of ClayRat, a fast-spreading Android spyware targeting Russia. It hides in fake apps like TikTok and steals texts, calls records, and camera photos. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-tiktok-whatsapp-apps-android-clayrat-spyware/
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New ClayRat Spyware Targets Android Users via Fake WhatsApp and TikTok Apps
A rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign called ClayRat has targeted users in Russia using a mix of Telegram channels and lookalike phishing websites by impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube as lures to install them.”Once active, the spyware can exfiltrate SMS messages, call logs, notifications, and device information; taking photos with…
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ClayRat spyware turns phones into distribution hubs via SMS and Telegram
Fighting a self-spreading spyware: Experts say combating ClayRat requires both technical hardening and behavioral hygiene.”Security teams should enforce a layered mobile security posture that reduces installation paths, detects compromise, and limits blast radius,” said Jason Soroko, Senior Fellow at Sectigo. He recommends blocking sideloading through Android Enterprise policy, deploying mobile threat defense integrated with endpoint…
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ClayRat Spyware Campaign Targets Android Users in Russia
A new ClayRat spyware campaign has been observed targeting Russian users via fake apps on Telegram and exfiltrating data First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clayrat-spyware-targets-android/
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House Dems seek info about ICE spyware contract, wary of potential abuses
Tags: spywareThe three lawmakers said the reported lifting of a stop-work order on a $2 million Paragon Solutions contract threatens Americans’ fundamental rights. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/house-dems-seek-info-about-ice-spyware-contract-wary-of-potential-abuses/
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Spyware Disguised as Signal and ToTok Apps Targets UAE Android Users
ESET warns of fake Signal and ToTok apps spreading Android spyware in the UAE, stealing contacts, messages, and chat backups from users. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/spyware-fake-signal-totok-apps-uae-android-users/
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European parliamentarians implore EU leadership to stop funding spyware
Tags: spywareA letter to European Commission officials demanded answers about why European Union funding has reportedly gone towards subsidizing the spyware industry. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/european-parliament-stop-funding-spyware