Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?
We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on......»»
Google Says NSO Pegasus Zero-Click "Most Technically Sophisticated Exploit Ever Seen"
wiredmikey shares a report from SecurityWeek: Security researchers at Google's Project Zero have picked apart one of the most notorious in-the-wild iPhone exploits and found a never-before-seen hacking roadmap that included a PDF file pretending to b.....»»
5 video game news stories that defined the industry in 2021
From Activision Blizzard's workplace scandal to a flood of delays, here are the biggest gaming stories from 2021......»»
Spyware Firm NSO Mulls Shutdown of Pegasus Unit, Sale of Company
NSO Group, the scandal-plagued spyware company that's in danger of defaulting on its debts, is exploring options that include shutting its controversial Pegasus unit and selling the entire company, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people famili.....»»
"A Very British Scandal" trailer promises tension, intrigue, and yes, scandal
A new BBC mini-series promises drama, scandal and betrayal. And it isn't the first time. A Very British Scandal tells the true story of a notorious divorce in the 1960s, featuring the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, known for their wealth, status, and be.....»»
New phenomenon: Forest mammals eavesdrop on messy monkeys
Eavesdropping doesn't just belong in the playbooks of police officers and spies. It is also a phenomenon that plays out among animals. Previous studies have shown that certain species, especially birds, listen to each other for warnings of nearby pre.....»»
Pegasus spyware found on nine US diplomatic phones
Reuters' sources indicated that US officials, either based in Uganda or working on issues concerning Uganda, received warnings from Apple that their iPhones were being targeted with spyware from Israel-based NSO over the last several months......»»
iPhones of US diplomats hacked using “0-click” exploits from embattled NSO
NSO's stealthy Pegasus malware gives full remote access to infected devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The iPhones of nine US State Department officials were infected by powerful and stealthy malware developed by NSO Grou.....»»
A single VPN drop-out exposed breach scandal that cost Ubiquiti $4bn
A flaky internet connection has helped investigators link a former Ubiquiti employee to the data breach earlier this year......»»
Apple files suit against the NSO Group for spying on iPhone users
The suit was filed against the NSO Group and parent company Q Cyber Technologies, neither of which are strangers to making security headlines. The Israeli-based company is responsible for developing and deploying Pegasus, a mobile spyware application.....»»
Are you a target of Pegasus spyware? Get an iPhone and stay safe
Apple is coming to the rescue of those targeted by the alleged NSO’s rogue Pegasus software. Apple will send security alerts to customers whose devices may have been compromised......»»
Hundreds of Activision Blizzard employees sign petition demanding CEO Bobby Kotick"s resignation
Activision Blizzard's longtime CEO Bobby Kotick is facing mounting pressure from employees to step down amid the company's ongoing sexual harassment scandal......»»
Hulu’s Pam and Tommy trailer teases the story behind the sex tape
The notorious sex tape scandal and tumultuous relationship of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee is explored in Hulu's Pam & Tommy miniseries, premiering in 2022......»»
Image: Hubble spies newly forming star incubating in IC 2631
Stars are born from clouds of gas and dust that collapse under their own gravitational attraction. As the cloud collapses, a dense, hot core forms and begins gathering dust and gas, creating an object called a "protostar.".....»»
Toshiba To Split Into Three After Pressure From Activists
Toshiba said it would split into three separate companies as part of an effort to improve shareholder value, responding to pressure from activists after years of scandal and mismanagement. From a report: The Tokyo-based company said it will separate.....»»
Image: Hubble spies eye in the sky
Cleopatra's Eye, or NGC 1535, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Eridanus. This nebula has an unusual structure that is similar to the better-known NGC 2392, with an outer region and a brighter inner center......»»
US blacklists maker of Pegasus spyware that helps governments spy on activists
NSO Group added to Entity List to stem spread of "digital tools used for repression." Enlarge / KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA: On July 25, 2021, protesters criticized the Indian government for using Pegasus spyware to snoop on journalist.....»»
Activision Blizzard"s CEO looks to slash his pay by millions as the company"s harassment scandal continues
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has asked the company's board to slash his pay to the "lowest amount California law will allow" until the gaming company fixes its issues with gender discrimination and harassment, he said in a letter to employees.....»»
Indian Supreme Court Orders Inquiry Into State"s Use of Pegasus Spyware
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: India's supreme court has ordered an independent inquiry into whether the government used the surveillance software Pegasus to spy illegally on journalists, activists and political opponents. The.....»»
Blizzard cancels 2022 BlizzCon amid harrassment scandal fallout
Feb. show nixxed in favor of "supporting our teams and progressing development." Enlarge / A Warcraft-themed statue sits in front of the Blizzard employee campus. (credit: Flickr / gordontarpley) Following an online-only Blizz.....»»
Four revelations from the Facebook Papers
Trove of leaked documents paint damaging picture of company that has prioritized growth. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Facebook is battling its gravest crisis since the Cambridge Analytica scandal after a whis.....»»