Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Meta announced the disruption of a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists with the Paragon spyware. Meta announced that discovered and dismantled a malware campaign via WhatsApp that targeted journalists and civil society members with the Paragon spyware (aka Graphite). reads the court document.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A new custom-made malware, the Screenshotter, surveils the victims before stealing data. The threat actor called TA886 is utilizing this malware to target users from the United States and Germany. Researchers first spotted the campaign in October 2022, but its activity increased in 2023.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 12, 2023

Surveillance malware targets Libyan government entities, with possible links to a 2019 Egypt attack campaign.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2021

A group of hackers claimed to have compromised more than 150,000 surveillance cameras at banks, jails, schools, and prominent companies like Tesla and Equinox. Hackers also posted images captured from the hacked surveillance video on Twitter with an #OperationPanopticon hashtag. SecurityAffairs – hacking, surveillance cameras).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2025

The archive contains a fake PDF report and DarkTortilla malware, which acts as a launcher for the Dark Crystal RAT ( DCRat ). The modular architecture of the malware allows to extend its functionalities for multiple malicious purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, information theft, DDoS attacks, and arbitrary code execution.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Iranian authorities have been spotted using the BouldSpy Android malware to spy on minorities and traffickers. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have discovered a new Android surveillance spyware, dubbed BouldSpy, that was used by the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA). continues the report.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

Leaked documents show the surveillance firm Intellexa offering exploits for iOS and Android devices for $8 Million. Intellexa is an Israeli surveillance firm founded by Israeli entrepreneur Tal Dilian, it offers surveillance and hacking solution to law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 23, 2021

To evade detection, the malware makes use of the company’s so-called “invisible low stealth technology” and its Android product is advertised as having “low data and battery consumption” to prevent people from suspecting their phone or tablet has been infected.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

China is being blamed for a massive surveillance operation that targeted Uyghur Muslims. Earlier this year, Google's Project Zero found a series of websites that have been using zero-day vulnerabilities to indiscriminately install malware on iPhones that would visit the site. The vulnerabilities were patched in iOS 12.1.4,

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have identified a sophisticated surveillance tool, dubbed EagleMsgSpy, reportedly used by law enforcement agencies in mainland China. The tool, operational since at least 2017,... The post EagleMsgSpy: Unmasking a Sophisticated Chinese Surveillance Tool appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Earlier this month, German authorities have raided the offices of FinFisher, the German surveillance software firm, accused of providing its software to oppressive regimes. The post German authorities raid the offices of the FinFisher surveillance firm appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2022

Microsoft linked a private-sector offensive actor (PSOA) to attacks using multiple zero-day exploits for its Subzero malware. The group targets entities in Europe and Central America with a surveillance tool dubbed Subzero. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Subzero malware). ” concludes Microsoft. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Hacker News

MAY 12, 2023

Successful exploits could allow attackers to monitor users' internet activity, hijack internet connections, and redirect traffic to malicious websites or inject malware into network traffic," Claroty security researcher Uri Katz said in a

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

According to an anonymous Belarusian security researcher the app was designed for surveillance purposes, it collects info on the device owner and geolocation data, then periodically sends the data back to a remote server. The post Is the Belarusian government behind the surveillance Android app banned by Google? site (89.223.89[.]47).”

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The FinFisher surveillance solution was developed by the Gamma Group but it also comes with malware-like capabilities often found in spyware strains. The post Windows Boot Manager Hijacked by FinFisher Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Researchers Investigated […].

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to rumors, the Polish special services are using surveillance software to spy on government opponents. In June 2022, the controversial Israeli surveillance vendor NSO Group told the European Union lawmakers that its Pegasus spyware was used by at least five countries in the region.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

North Korea-linked threat actor ScarCruft (aka APT37 , Reaper, and Group123) is behind a previously undetected Android surveillance tool namedKoSpythat was used to target Korean and English-speaking users. The researchers state that the threat is a relatively new malware family with early samples going back to March 2022.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2022

Researchers from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed that the Italian surveillance firm RCS Labs was helped by some Internet service providers (ISPs) in Italy and Kazakhstan to infect Android and iOS users with their spyware. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 7, 2024

The findings come from both Huntress Labs and ThreatFabric, which separately analyzed the artifacts associated with the cross-platform malware framework that likely possesses capabilities to infect Android, iOS, Windows, macOS,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2025

Russian intelligence agencies could use these exploits for surveillance and espionage purposes. Strategic Cyber Warfare In geopolitical conflicts, access to Telegram accounts and devices could provide military and intelligence advantages, such as intercepting sensitive communications, and identifying informants.

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SecureList

JUNE 16, 2021

The malware dropped from the aforementioned document is dubbed ‘MarkiRAT’ and used to record keystrokes, clipboard content, provide file download and upload capabilities as well as the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the victim machine. Background. Analysis of MarkiRAT. hxxp://C2/ech/client.php?u=[computername]_[username]&k=[AV_value].

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

Experts uncovered an enterprise-grade surveillance malware dubbed Hermit used to target individuals in Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy since 2019. Lookout Threat Lab researchers uncovered enterprise-grade Android surveillance spyware, named Hermit, used by the government of Kazakhstan to track individuals within the country.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2023

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. ” concludes Citizen Lab.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2022

This RAT can be used for a variety of reasons, including surveillance and penetration testing, and has even been employed in hacking campaigns in […]. The post RemcosRAT Malware Is Targeting African Banks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The IT giant fears that the disclosures of its threat intelligence related to commercial spyware operations could aid NSO and other surveillance firms. federal court for illegally targeting its customers with the surveillance spyware Pegasus. ” reads the court filing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Lookout researchers discovered two long-running surveillance campaigns targeting the ethnic minority Uyghurs. Researchers from mobile security firm Lookout uncovered two long-running surveillance campaigns targeting the Uyghurs minority. Bazar is a lesser known spelling of Bazaar.” ” reads the report published by Lookout.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2021

Security experts from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian government institutions and private companies. Malware researchers from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian entities exclusively. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2022

According to a report published by Reuters, an Israeli surveillance software was used to spy on senior officials in the European Commission. ” NSO sent a statement to Reuters to exclude the involvement of its surveillance tools in the attacks reported by the agency. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

As the Pegasus malware nuisance is slowly found politically gripping the entire world, companies offering security solutions to mobile users are getting busy in finding out a solution that helps protect against the infection repercussions caused by the Pegasus Malware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

The Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations after Citizen Lab and Microsoft uncovered their spyware. Last week Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2020

To do so, they are using a variety of digital communications and surveillance systems. Numerous health surveillance systems are monitoring the spread of COVID-19 cases, including the CDC's influenza surveillance network. This includes cybersecurity, security, risk management, surveillance, and containment measures.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2024

Russia-linked APT28 used the HeadLace malware and credential-harvesting web pages in attacks against networks across Europe. In December 2023, researchers from Proofpoint and IBM detailed a new wave of APT spear-phishing attacks relying on multiple lure content to deliver Headlace malware.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Usually, such kinds of vulnerabilities are exploited by nation-state actors or commercial surveillance spyware vendors in targeted attacks. As usual, the company did not share details regarding the attacks exploiting the flaw. Customers are recommended to install the security updates released by the company.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Attackers confirmed that attackers compromised the IT network of the company and deployed some of its machines with malware that was used to exfiltrate data from the infected devices. “Stadler internal surveillance services found out that the company’s IT network has been attacked by malware which has most likely led to a data leak.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The malware also grants attackers access to the devices system, enabling them to retrieve user KeyChain data, device lists, and execute shell commands, potentially gaining full control over the device. . “This is the first reference we are aware of Facebook and Instagram database targeting within LightSpy’s command structure.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hurd Wayne Hurd , VP of Sales, Luminys Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) advancements will provide more accurate threat detection that allows security teams to focus on real risks, minimizing false alarms. Security teams will need to address the unique risks posed using LLMs in mission critical environments.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2021

The Russian national who attempted to convince a Tesla employee to plant malware on Tesla systems has pleaded guilty. Justice Department announced on Thursday that the Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov (27), who attempted to convince a Tesla employee to install malware on the company’s computers, has pleaded guilty.

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