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Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers | TechCrunch

Paragon Solutions is linked to alleged spyware deployments by various governments according to a Citizen Lab report.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers | TechCrunch

Paragon Solutions is linked to alleged spyware deployments by various governments according to a Citizen Lab report.
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#cybersecurity
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here's how to remove it | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade spyware apps pose a serious privacy threat to Android users by covertly monitoring personal information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks

The alarming rise of spyware technology has significantly compromised the safety and security of journalists and activists worldwide.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

North Korea's ScarCruft Deploys KoSpy Malware, Spying on Android Users via Fake Utility Apps

ScarCruft, a North Korea-linked group, developed the KoSpy Android malware to collect extensive user data via deceptive apps.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers uploaded Android spyware (KoSpy) to Google Play, targeting specific individuals through a surveillance operation.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario police may have secretly used controversial Israeli spyware, report finds | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) may have used Israeli spyware, raising concerns about citizen surveillance and privacy breaches.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here's how to remove it | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade spyware apps pose a serious privacy threat to Android users by covertly monitoring personal information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks

The alarming rise of spyware technology has significantly compromised the safety and security of journalists and activists worldwide.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

North Korea's ScarCruft Deploys KoSpy Malware, Spying on Android Users via Fake Utility Apps

ScarCruft, a North Korea-linked group, developed the KoSpy Android malware to collect extensive user data via deceptive apps.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers uploaded Android spyware (KoSpy) to Google Play, targeting specific individuals through a surveillance operation.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario police may have secretly used controversial Israeli spyware, report finds | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) may have used Israeli spyware, raising concerns about citizen surveillance and privacy breaches.
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#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people

A security vulnerability in Cocospy and Spyic apps exposes personal data of millions unknowingly monitored users.
Sensitive personal data can be accessed due to flaws in phone-monitoring spyware.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

Serbian police used Cellebrite to unlock, then plant spyware, on a journalist's phone | TechCrunch

Governments may resort to less sophisticated phone hacking methods, using tools like Cellebrite to enable undercover surveillance.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

This sneaky Android spyware needs a password to uninstall. Here's how to remove it without one | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps significantly complicate removal processes, posing privacy risks for users.
fromTechCrunch
11 months ago
Information security

Spyware maker pcTattletale shutters after data breach | TechCrunch

Spyware app pcTattletale shut down after data breach, exposing customer data and misuse of surveillance capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Another person targeted by Paragon spyware comes forward | TechCrunch

Italian NGO members were targeted by spyware from Israeli company Paragon, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people

A security vulnerability in Cocospy and Spyic apps exposes personal data of millions unknowingly monitored users.
Sensitive personal data can be accessed due to flaws in phone-monitoring spyware.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

Serbian police used Cellebrite to unlock, then plant spyware, on a journalist's phone | TechCrunch

Governments may resort to less sophisticated phone hacking methods, using tools like Cellebrite to enable undercover surveillance.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

This sneaky Android spyware needs a password to uninstall. Here's how to remove it without one | TechCrunch

Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps significantly complicate removal processes, posing privacy risks for users.
fromTechCrunch
11 months ago
Information security

Spyware maker pcTattletale shutters after data breach | TechCrunch

Spyware app pcTattletale shut down after data breach, exposing customer data and misuse of surveillance capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Another person targeted by Paragon spyware comes forward | TechCrunch

Italian NGO members were targeted by spyware from Israeli company Paragon, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
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#nso-group
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunch

Barcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Again and again, NSO Group's customers keep getting their spyware operations caught | TechCrunch

Amnesty International report reveals attempted spyware hacks against Serbian journalists utilizing NSO Group's Pegasus.
fromCyberScoop
5 months ago
Information security

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit | TechCrunch

This lawsuit marks the first legal action against individual executives of a spyware company for hacking crimes.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunch

Barcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Again and again, NSO Group's customers keep getting their spyware operations caught | TechCrunch

Amnesty International report reveals attempted spyware hacks against Serbian journalists utilizing NSO Group's Pegasus.
fromCyberScoop
5 months ago
Information security

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit | TechCrunch

This lawsuit marks the first legal action against individual executives of a spyware company for hacking crimes.
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Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston reportedly shuts down | TechCrunch

Variston, the Barcelona-based spyware vendor, is being liquidated due to significant exposure and business decline.
#surveillance
fromThe Hacker News
4 months ago
Information security

NoviSpy Spyware Installed on Journalist's Phone After Unlocking It With Cellebrite Tool

NoviSpy spyware exploited by Serbian authorities demonstrates significant risks to journalists and activists through advanced surveillance techniques.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Owner of spyware used in alleged WhatsApp breach ends contract with Italy

Paragon Solutions ended its contract with Italy amidst allegations of misuse of spyware aimed at journalists and activists.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone | TechCrunch

The FSB installed spyware on programmer Kirill Parubets' phone after detaining him, revealing an alarming method of state surveillance against citizens.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

New target of Paragon spyware comes forward | TechCrunch

An Italian nonprofit founder was targeted by spyware, raising concerns about government surveillance on critics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Serbian authorities using spyware to illegally surveil activists, report finds

Serbia is utilizing advanced digital surveillance technologies to monitor and repress journalists and activists, raising significant human rights concerns.
fromThe Hacker News
4 months ago
Information security

NoviSpy Spyware Installed on Journalist's Phone After Unlocking It With Cellebrite Tool

NoviSpy spyware exploited by Serbian authorities demonstrates significant risks to journalists and activists through advanced surveillance techniques.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Owner of spyware used in alleged WhatsApp breach ends contract with Italy

Paragon Solutions ended its contract with Italy amidst allegations of misuse of spyware aimed at journalists and activists.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone | TechCrunch

The FSB installed spyware on programmer Kirill Parubets' phone after detaining him, revealing an alarming method of state surveillance against citizens.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

New target of Paragon spyware comes forward | TechCrunch

An Italian nonprofit founder was targeted by spyware, raising concerns about government surveillance on critics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Serbian authorities using spyware to illegally surveil activists, report finds

Serbia is utilizing advanced digital surveillance technologies to monitor and repress journalists and activists, raising significant human rights concerns.
more#surveillance
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting | TechCrunch

The UN Security Council's meeting emphasized the need for international action against the growing threats posed by commercial spyware.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
6 months ago

ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions

Paragon leverages political connections and lobbying to secure its position in the US market and avoid sanctions.
#stalkerware
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago
Information security

Data breach exposes US spyware maker behind Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebook malware | TechCrunch

Spyware maker Spytech hacked, revealing surveillance on 10,000 devices worldwide.
fromHot for Security
10 months ago
Information security

Stalkerware app pcTattletale announces it is 'out of business' after suffering data breach and website defacement

pcTattletale, a spyware vendor, closed down after data breach, exposing customer and victim data.
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago
Information security

Data breach exposes US spyware maker behind Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebook malware | TechCrunch

Spyware maker Spytech hacked, revealing surveillance on 10,000 devices worldwide.
fromHot for Security
10 months ago
Information security

Stalkerware app pcTattletale announces it is 'out of business' after suffering data breach and website defacement

pcTattletale, a spyware vendor, closed down after data breach, exposing customer and victim data.
more#stalkerware
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