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AI is increasingly effective at discovering and exploiting security vulnerabilities, raising concerns that governments may face greater difficulty using hacking tools and spyware and may revive debates over device backdoors.
Senator Ron Wyden has requested a federal review of the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and Secret Service's use of hacking tools and spyware on Americans.
Apple has issued notifications to iPhone users about mercenary spyware attacks, highlighting the sophisticated, targeted nature of these threats and the rarity of such notifications, which are designed to alert users to potential breaches by foreign actors using zero-day exploits.
The U.S. Courts' Administrative Office announced it will begin revealing the frequency of judges permitting spyware for wiretapping suspected criminals.
Apple has implemented a new feature that sends push notifications to iPhone lock screens to alert users when government spyware is detected on their devices.
A European politician's phone was hacked using NSO Group's Pegasus spyware while they were investigating the spyware industry on an EU committee.
Apple, Meta, and Google provide specialized security modes to enhance device protection against targeted spyware attacks, detailing their functions and activation processes.
Paragon, an Israeli-American spyware company, has not complied with requests from authorities to provide information on hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy.
The founder of pcTattletale avoided a custodial sentence after being the first spyware maker prosecuted in the U.S. in over ten years.
Meta discovered approximately 200 users were deceived into downloading a counterfeit WhatsApp app, which was Italian spyware.
Leaked "DarkSword" exploits on GitHub enable hackers to attack iPhone users with outdated iOS versions using spyware, cybersecurity experts warn.
Amnesty International discovered that Intellexa's Predator spyware was used by a government client to target a well-known journalist in Angola.
WhatsApp introduces a one-button lockdown feature for high-risk users to enhance security against spyware threats, offering comprehensive privacy settings at the cost of convenience.
A targeted cyber attack has the potential to compromise a phone's security, allowing unauthorized access to all data and control over the camera or microphone.
Researchers revealed that a new Android spyware specifically targeted Galaxy devices for nearly a year, affecting users primarily in the Middle East.
Security researchers uncovered a government hacking campaign using Windows spyware from Memento Labs, whose CEO attributed the exposure to a government client.
A Trenchant developer was fired for allegedly leaking company tools and later discovered his personal iPhone was targeted with spyware, as notified by Apple.
Apple introduced a security feature for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air to mitigate memory corruption bugs, enhancing protection against spyware and zero-day exploits.
Israeli spyware maker is contemplating whether to maintain its partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which supports the agency's mass deportation efforts.
Mobile devices, containing sensitive information and used for both personal and work purposes, are vulnerable to malware and spyware, necessitating effective threat management strategies discussed by Akili Akridge on Packet Protector.
Apple has issued threat notifications to numerous Iranians, indicating their iPhones were hacked, with Iran suspected as the perpetrator.
Despite being banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, a spyware maker was found violating the ban within a year, and now the founder seeks to have the ban completely lifted.
Paragon's claim of being an ethical spyware vendor invites increased scrutiny of its government clients and their use of its products.
The Sinaloa cartel hired a hacker to surveil an FBI agent using spyware and Mexico City's camera system, while Russian hackers employed sophisticated phishing tactics to target a British expert, highlighting the growing intersection of crime and cyber espionage.
Customer email addresses and passwords from a spyware operation were exposed and shared with Have I Been Pwned for data breach notification.
Apple updated a February security advisory to disclose a flaw exploited to hack at least two European journalists.
The spyware scandal intensifies with the confirmation of two hacked victims, primarily implicating the Italian government.
Three spyware applications that were compromised earlier this year have ceased to function.
Two individuals have reported receiving notifications from Apple indicating that they may be victims of spyware.
In 2024, the highest number of recorded zero-day exploits were utilized by governments such as China and North Korea, as well as spyware manufacturers.
Researchers revealed that attackers in the campaign demonstrated a profound understanding of the targeted community.
The attackers demonstrated a profound knowledge of the target community, according to the researchers involved in the investigation.
A malicious version of a mapping application is designed to secretly collect users' locations, contacts, and other sensitive information.
Spyware apps are reportedly being used to target civil society members opposing China's state interests, according to advisories.
This guide provides steps to identify and remove consumer-grade spyware apps from Android phones, ensuring user privacy and security.
A surveillance vendor, known for selling spyware to countries such as Colombia, declared bankruptcy in January.
Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware company, confirmed selling its technology to the U.S. government and other allied democracies.
Amnesty discovered NoviSpy, an Android spyware associated with Serbian intelligence, on the phones of Serbian civil society members after police interventions.
Newly unsealed documents from a WhatsApp lawsuit reveal that NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was used to hack tens of thousands of devices.
A widespread scam email falsely claims to have hacked personal devices, using personal details to intimidate victims into paying.
Recent findings reveal that NSO Group and Intgellexa's assurances of preventing misuse of their technologies are undermined.
Google warns that spyware makers' exploits can be acquired by dangerous threat actors, posing significant security risks.
