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The Growing Threat of Spyware: A Blueprint for IT Professionals In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. With the proliferation of sensitive information online, the need to protect against spyware and other malicious threats has never been greater. In this report, we will examine the dangers…
Malware & Threats: Spyware Caught Masquerading as Israeli Rocket Alert Applications In light of the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, threat actors have targeted Israeli rocket alerting applications to spread fear and distribute mobile spyware, according to a report by Cloudflare. With ongoing rocket launches by Hamas into Israel, individuals in Israel rely on several mobile applications…
Leading Egyptian Opposition Politician Targeted with Spyware, Researchers Find Introduction In a concerning development, security researchers have discovered that a leading Egyptian opposition politician, Ahmed Altantawy, was targeted with spyware multiple times after announcing his presidential bid. The researchers believe that Egyptian authorities were likely behind these attempted hacks. The discovery of this malware has…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where technology governs almost every aspect of our lives, ensuring the security and integrity of sensitive information is of paramount importance. This is particularly true for IT professionals who handle data and systems that may contain sensitive personal or corporate information. To guarantee compliance…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer via the Ads You See Online—Report The Growing Threat of Spyware In today’s digital age, our online activities generate a wealth of personal data that advertisers and other entities can exploit. Ad networks play a pivotal role in this process, using sophisticated algorithms to match ads with users…
European Companies Sold Spyware to Despots: Media Background European companies have been implicated in selling powerful spyware to authoritarian regimes, which have then used it to target dissenters, according to an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) group. Spearheaded by French site Mediapart and Germany’s Der Spiegel weekly, the investigation found that European companies…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer Via the Ads You See Online—Report Risks of Online Ad Networks In today’s digital age, the data we generate on a daily basis has become a valuable asset for personalized ads and targeted marketing. However, this treasure trove of information also poses significant risks to our online privacy…
Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor to Hack iPhones The Vulnerabilities Apple announced on Thursday that it has released operating system updates to patch three newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities have likely been exploited by a spyware vendor to hack iPhones. The vulnerabilities are as follows: CVE-2023-41991: This vulnerability allows a…
Report: Mac Security Survey 2023 As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the threats that come with it. Mac users, in particular, have long enjoyed the reputation of having a secure operating system that is less susceptible to malware and cyberattacks compared to other platforms. However, a recent survey has shed light on…
Dangerous Spyware Disguised as Telegram Mods Poses Threat to Business Users Infiltration of Google Play Store Tens of thousands of users have unknowingly downloaded dangerous spyware disguised as a set of legitimate Telegram “mods” from the official Google Play app store. Modified applications (“mods”) for the popular messaging client are well-known and accepted by Telegram…