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Serbian Spyware Scandal: Civil Society Under Siege

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In an era increasingly defined by digital surveillance, a recent incident in Serbia has thrown a stark light on the use of invasive spyware to suppress civil society. Access Now, SHARE Foundation, the Citizen... The post Serbian Spyware Scandal: Civil Society Under Siege appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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EagleMsgSpy: Unmasking a Sophisticated Chinese Surveillance Tool

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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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Apple’s Spyware Detection: Only 50% Effective?

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The Pegasus spyware, developed by Israeli commercial surveillance firm NSO Group, remains one of the most formidable threats The post Apple’s Spyware Detection: Only 50% Effective? appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Spyware Alert: BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE Target Civil Society and Ethnic Groups

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A recent advisory from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC UK) and its international partners has shed light on the activities of malicious cyber actors using sophisticated spyware to target specific groups of people.

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North Korean ScarCruft APT Targets Users with Novel KoSpy Android Spyware

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A new Android surveillance tool, dubbed KoSpy, has been discovered by Lookout Threat Lab researchers, with evidence suggesting The post North Korean ScarCruft APT Targets Users with Novel KoSpy Android Spyware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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APT annual review 2021

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Based on forensic analysis of numerous mobile devices, Amnesty International’s Security Lab found that the software was repeatedly used in an abusive manner for surveillance. FinSpy is an infamous, commercial surveillance toolset that is used for “legal surveillance” purposes.

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Top 10 Malware Strains of 2021

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Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. Qakbot can also be used to form botnets.

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