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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report
In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report.
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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Apple Issues Fresh Warning to Users in 98 Countries Over 'Mercenary Spyware'
Apple threat notifications have been issued to users in 98 countries, informing them about the possibility that they were targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. The iPhone maker has issued two such updates this year — the previous one was sent to users in 92 countries in April. Apple's threat notifications ask potentially affected users to enabl...
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Apple Warns iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Spyware' Attack in 92 Countries
Apple iPhone users in 92 countries have been warned by the company that they might have been targeted using mercenary spyware. The company has not attributed these mercenary spyware attacks to specific threat actors or revealed the geographic locations of users that were impacted. Apple has also updated its support document to detail how these aler...
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used ...
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Spain's Prime Minister, Defence Minister's Phones Infected By Pegasus
Spanish authorities have detected "Pegasus" spyware in the mobile phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles, the government minister for the presidency, Felix Bolanos, said on Monday.
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Pegasus Spyware: What Is It? How Does It Infect Your Phone? How Can You Check if Your Phone Has Been Targeted?
Pegasus Spyware has evolved over time and it now uses zero-click attacks and network injection methods to infect phones. The spyware affects both Android and iOS devices and is able to read the victim’s SMS messages and emails, listen to calls, take screenshots, record keystrokes, and access contacts and browser history.
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iMessage on iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Models Reportedly Compromised by Pegasus Spyware; Apple Responds to Attack
Pegasus zero-click attacks via iMessage have been used to install spyware on iPhone units, Amnesty reveals in its latest investigation. Amnesty International says that it was able to confirm that thousands of iPhone handsets were listed as potential targets for Pegasus spyware, though it was not possible to confirm how many were successfully hacked...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report
In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report.
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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Apple Issues Fresh Warning to Users in 98 Countries Over 'Mercenary Spyware'
Apple threat notifications have been issued to users in 98 countries, informing them about the possibility that they were targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. The iPhone maker has issued two such updates this year — the previous one was sent to users in 92 countries in April. Apple's threat notifications ask potentially affected users to enabl...
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Apple Warns iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Spyware' Attack in 92 Countries
Apple iPhone users in 92 countries have been warned by the company that they might have been targeted using mercenary spyware. The company has not attributed these mercenary spyware attacks to specific threat actors or revealed the geographic locations of users that were impacted. Apple has also updated its support document to detail how these aler...
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iOS 16.5.1 Rolls Out With Zero-Day Vulnerability Fixes Alongside New macOS, iPadOS and watchOS Updates
iOS 16.5.1 is rolling out to iPhone owners, alongside updates to iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2, with security and bug fixes. The latest iOS update comes with important fixes for zero-day security flaws that could allow an attacker to install spyware on an iPhone via an iMessage with a maliciously crafted attachment.
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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used ...
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Spain's Prime Minister, Defence Minister's Phones Infected By Pegasus
Spanish authorities have detected "Pegasus" spyware in the mobile phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles, the government minister for the presidency, Felix Bolanos, said on Monday.
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Pegasus Spyware: What Is It? How Does It Infect Your Phone? How Can You Check if Your Phone Has Been Targeted?
Pegasus Spyware has evolved over time and it now uses zero-click attacks and network injection methods to infect phones. The spyware affects both Android and iOS devices and is able to read the victim’s SMS messages and emails, listen to calls, take screenshots, record keystrokes, and access contacts and browser history.
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iMessage on iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Models Reportedly Compromised by Pegasus Spyware; Apple Responds to Attack
Pegasus zero-click attacks via iMessage have been used to install spyware on iPhone units, Amnesty reveals in its latest investigation. Amnesty International says that it was able to confirm that thousands of iPhone handsets were listed as potential targets for Pegasus spyware, though it was not possible to confirm how many were successfully hacked...
