FBI found out who illegally used NSO spyware: It was the FBI
Using NSO spyware has been illegal in the US since the government banned its import and use back in November 2021. When it was discovered that a US contractor had illegally used the spyware in April of this year, the FBI was asked to find out the ide.....»»
Apple union negotiators acted illegally, claim Maryland store reps
Apple has once again been accused of breaking the law in its attempts to fight unionization by retail store employees. Staff at the Maryland store say that Apple union negotiators acted in bad faith by stalling for as long as possible, and broke the.....»»
These Samsung phone flaws have been exploited by spyware
Top US security agency adds more Samsung mobile vulnerabilities to its catalog, with some already exploited......»»
Prisoners in Bolivia trading rare jaguar parts for fashion items, researchers discover
Prisoners in Bolivia are trading in jaguar skins and other wild animal body parts to produce wallets, hats, and belts for sale in local markets. The fangs and bones of jaguars are being illegally exported for use as traditional Asian medicine......»»
Apple will appeal court ruling that it illegally and coercively interrogated staff over unions
On Friday, Apple announced its plans to appeal against a judge’s ruling that the company violated labor rights by interrogating employees about pro-union sympathizers and restricting the circulation of union flyers. In response, Apple says it disa.....»»
Apple fixes zero-day vulnerabilities used to covertly deliver spyware (CVE-2023-32435)
Apple has released patches for three zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-32434, CVE-2023-32435, CVE-2023-32439) exploited in the wild. The first two have been reported by Kaspersky researchers Georgy Kucherin, Leonid Bezvershenko and Boris Larin follo.....»»
Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies
In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. From DDoS attacks to sophisticated spyware infiltratio.....»»
Twitter"s own lawyers refute Elon Musk"s claim that the "Twitter Files" exposed US government censorship
For months, Twitter owner Elon Musk and his allies have amplified baseless claims that the US government illegally coerced Twitter into censoring a 2020 New York Post article about Hunter Biden. The foundation for those claims rests on the so-called.....»»
Microsoft to pay $20 million to settle Xbox Live privacy allegations
Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle US government allegations that the tech giant violated children's privacy by illegally collecting their personal information through its Xbox Live gaming service......»»
Russia blames US and Apple for hacking diplomat iPhones
Russian government and Kaspersky uncover cases of advanced spyware infecting iOS devices......»»
FTC: Amazon/Ring workers illegally spied on users of home security cameras
Amazon agrees to Ring and Alexa settlements but didn't admit violating any laws. Enlarge / Amazon Ring indoor cameras displayed during an event at company headquarters in Seattle on September 25, 2019. (credit: Getty Images | Blo.....»»
Cyberweapon manufacturers plot to stay on the right side of US
Contrasting fates of Israeli spyware-makers Paragon and NSO tell the tale. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Shutterstock/Dreamstime) In the summer of 2019, as Paragon Solutions was building one of the world’s most potent cy.....»»
US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
The US government banned the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware 18 months ago, but a new report today says that at least one government agency is using very similar malware from a rival company: Paragon Graphite. Graphite reportedly has the same capabil.....»»
Crime blotter: Guilty verdict in North Carolina iPhone fraud trial
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a court employee is convicted of illegally wiping iPad, a MacBook theft leads to a chase, and a robber steals Apple Watch along with an ATM.The Apple Store at Willow Grove Mall in PennsylvaniaThe latest in an occasi.....»»
Inner workings revealed for “Predator,” the Android malware that exploited 5 0-days
Spyware is sold to countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia. Enlarge Smartphone malware sold to governments around the world can surreptitiously record voice calls and nearby audio, collect d.....»»
Pegasus iPhone spyware is now a tool of war
Researchers claim that at least a dozen victims in Armenia were targeted with Pegasus in the first recorded use of the iPhone spyware in a military conflict.NSO Group, makers of spying tool PegasusThe NSO Group's spyware tool has previously been used.....»»
Apple alerted Pegasus spyware victims during first known use in a military conflict
Security researchers have documented the first known case of NSO’s Pegasus spyware being used in a military conflict. The hacks relate to the long-running military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over a region claimed by both countries. T.....»»
Apple denies having illegally disciplined unionization supporters
Some Apple Stores have successfully unionized, but it's not an effort that the parent company appears to support. A new report highlights how Apple might be pushing back.Apple Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MissouriUnionization efforts have been go.....»»
Privoro collaborates with Samsung to protect customers from spyware attacks
Privoro announced a new partnership with Samsung to provide a security capability for mobile devices. The new capability provides a critical shield against the invisible threat posed by modern cyberweapons via high-assurance control over the radios,.....»»
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over AI training
Elon Musk has threatened to sue Microsoft, accusing the computer giant of illegally using Twitter data to train its AI tools......»»
Pegasus had three ways to hack iPhones without the owner tapping
Pegasus, the spyware used by governments to secretly break into iPhones of journalists and political opponents, used three zero-click exploits affecting iOS 15 and iOS 16 in Mexico in 2022.NSO Group, makers of spying tool PegasusNSO Group is the infa.....»»