Spyware

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  Meta Reportedly Warns WhatsApp Users About Fake App Spying on Android, iPhone Users

  Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-base...

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  Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit

  Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...

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  FBI Warns Iranian Hackers Using Telegram In Dangerous Malware Attacks

  The FBI has warned that Iranian hackers are using Telegram-based malware to spy on global targets, including journalists and dissidents, by gaining remote access to their devices.

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  Millions Of iPhones At Risk After Dangerous Spyware Leak: Report

  A leaked version of the DarkSword spyware has made it easier for hackers to target outdated iPhones and iPads, putting hundreds of millions of users at risk unless they update their devices.

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  DarkSword iOS Toolkit Now Public on GitHub, Lowering Barrier for Potential iPhone Exploit

  Cybersecurity researchers recently warned of a growing threat that targeted older iPhone models. This threat, which was previously linked to targeted attacks, seems to have escalated after a more advanced version of the DarkSword hacking toolkit was leaked online. It is now available on public code-sharing platforms like GitHub, potentially making ...

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  Millions Of Apple iPhone Users At Risk Of Hacking From 'Darksword' Spyware Tool

  Researchers at Google and security firms iVerify and Lookout highlighted the discovery of a sophisticated iPhone hacking malware named 'Darksword'.

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  Rare iPhone Spyware Can Infect Devices With a Single Website Visit, Researchers Say

  A newly documented iPhone spyware tool is said to compromise a device simply through a visit to a hacked website. As per security researchers, the toolkit, dubbed DarkSword, was used in campaigns targeting people in Ukraine and relies on a chain of exploits that lets attackers break into Safari, escape its security layers, gain deeper access to iOS...

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  How ICE Agents Are Using AI-Powered Tools To Track Protesters, Suspects

  An official document shows that since spring last year, ICE has relied on an AI-powered system to process information sent to its tip line.

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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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  Apple Issues Spyware Threat Notifications to Users in France

  Apple issued new spyware threat alerts to users on September 3, according to France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR). The iPhone maker sent out notifications earlier this year in March, April, and June. Apple’s spyware threat notifications highlight highly sophisticated attacks. To reduce the risk of threats, users are advised to foll...