How To Tell If Spyware Is Hiding On Your PC
Though things aren't as bad as they used to be, it's still possible to get spyware on your PC. You don't have to pay a professional to remove it, fortunately. Though.....»»
A bunch of games are hiding in your TikTok app right now
As if it wasn’t addictive enough already, TikTok is now testing a new feature that lets users play video games from within the app. As reported by TechCrunch, TikTok has started a pilot program in recent weeks with a number of partners. The par.....»»
How To Tell If Spyware Is Hiding On Your PC
Though things aren't as bad as they used to be, it's still possible to get spyware on your PC. You don't have to pay a professional to remove it, fortunately. Though.....»»
Congress wants further crackdown on spyware makers like NSO, after earlier import ban
Congress is set to vote on The Intelligence Authorization Act, intended to further punish spyware makers like NSO. It follows evidence that the company’s Pegasus spyware was used to hack iPhones used by American diplomats. The Commerce Department.....»»
CloudMensis spyware is being actively used in the wild to steal private data from Macs
A nasty piece of Mac malware is being actively used in the wild to capture personal data from Macs. Security researchers say that CloudMensis spyware can allow an attacker to download files, capture keystrokes, take screengrabs, and more. Cybersecur.....»»
Latest Pegasus iPhone hack: Apple warned pro-democracy protestors in Thailand
The latest Pegasus iPhone hack to come to light targeted more than 30 pro-democracy protestors. Apple detected that their phones had been infected by NSO’s spyware, and alerted them. Thailand has been the subject of multiple military coups over th.....»»
What is Hermit spyware and how do you protect yourself from it?
A few days ago, articles (including ours) about the Hermit spyware appeared to pique reader interest. Described in detail by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), the Hermit spyware (it was dubbed Hermit by security firm Lookout, which first reported.....»»
US Military Contractor Moves To Buy Israeli Spy-Tech Company NSO Group
US security technology provider L3Harris has courted controversial Israeli spyware firm NSO with an aim to buy it, according to reports. The Register reports: The New York Times claims L3Harris in recent months sent a team to Israel to try to smooth.....»»
Efforts to Acquire Pegasus Spyware"s Company Backed by US Spies, Says Stingray Maker
The New York Times describes Pegasus as "a 'zero-click' hacking tool that can remotely extract everything from a target's mobile phone [and] turn the mobile phone into a tracking and recording device." But they also report that the tool's "notorious".....»»
A nasty new malware strain is stealing data from Linux devices
OrBit is good at hiding, even though some antivirus programs can now notice it......»»
iPhone Lockdown Mode could benefit those of us who will never use it
Apple had big security news yesterday, announcing that iOS 16 will introduce a new iPhone Lockdown Mode designed to protect users from even the most sophisticated cyber attacks like those carried out by NSO’s Pegasus spyware. Apple says that the m.....»»
Apple previews Lockdown Mode to protect users from targeted spyware
In this Help Net Security video, you’ll learn more about Lockdown Mode, a security capability from Apple that offers specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing.....»»
Apple introduces “Lockdown Mode”, a new extreme form of security for iPhones
Apple has announced a new feature for iOS devices called Lockdown Mode, designed to protect users against state-sponsored spyware attacks. The post Apple introduces “Lockdown Mode”, a new extreme form of security for iPhones first appeared on Pha.....»»
Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever
Apple intros "extreme" optional protection against the scourge of mercenary spyware. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Mercenary spyware is one of the hardest threats to combat. It targets an infinitesimally small percentage of the worl.....»»
iPhone Lockdown Mode coming in iOS 16 to protect against targeted cyber attacks, here’s how it works
Apple filed a lawsuit against ‘Pegasus’ spyware creator NSO Group last fall and announced it would be donating $10 million+ to organizations pursuing cyber-surveillance research and advocacy. Now taking the next step in combatting sophisticated.....»»
Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted......»»
Apple plans new feature to protect journalists and human rights workers from spyware
Apple on Wednesday said it will release a new feature this fall for iPhone, Mac and iPad operating software that is designed to protect high-risk users such as journalists and human rights workers from sophisticated spyware that has been linked to hu.....»»
Google Warns of Sophisticated Malware Distributed With The Help of ISPs
According to Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), this spyware was developed by an Italian company called RCS Labs. The firm claims to be on the right side of the law, but that doesn't change the fact its software.....»»
Apple revokes certificates for spyware app ‘Hermit’ distributed outside the App Store
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), a group that specializes in tracking and analyzing government-backed hacking and attacks, recently published research on “Hermit” – a spyware that can compromise Android and iOS devices. Luckily, Apple h.....»»
Italian spyware used to hack iOS and Android phones
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed this week that an Italian company’s hacking tools were being used to hack iOS and Android devices. According to the report, Italy’s RCS Lab “uses a combination of tactics” to.....»»
Apple and Android phones hacked by Italian spyware, Google says
An Italian company's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Alphabet's Google said in a report on Thursday......»»