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iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack warning from Apple
Apple notified individuals in 92 countries of possible mercenary spyware attacks on their systems.
Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phones
The WebDetetive breach compromised more than 76,000 devices, or more than 1.5 gigabytes of data freed from the server, according to the hackers. The spyware advertises the ability to monitor everything a victim types, listen to phone calls and track locations for "less than a cup of coffee" without being seen.
FBI investigation reveals that it was unknowingly using NSO-backed spyware
A New York Times investigation uncovered earlier this year that the US government used spyware made by Israeli hacking firm NSO. Now, after an FBI investigation into who was using the tech, the department uncovered a confusing answer: itself, according to the New York Times on Monday.
Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close ally
Pegasus spyware has been found on the phone of a key ally for the Mexican president.
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
In an executive order signed Monday, President Biden barred federal agencies from using commercial spyware.
FBI reportedly considered using Pegasus spyware in criminal investigations
Between late 2020 and early 2021, agency officials were in the “advanced” stages of developing plans to brief FBI leadership on the software, according to The New York Times.
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group plans layoffs after CEO steps down
Following more than two years of controversy, the chief executive officer of Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group is stepping down.
Google warns internet service providers helped distribute Hermit spyware
Google is warning of a sophisticated new spyware campaign that has seen malicious actors steal sensitive data from Android and iOS users in Italy and Kazakhstan.
Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillance
Israeli police have employed NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware to extract data from phones belonging to Israeli citizens, according to an investigation by the country’s Calcalist business publication.
US will work with allies to limit the export of surveillance tools to authoritarian governments
On the same day Reuters published a report on how NSO spyware may have been used to target State Department officials, the Biden administration announced the US would work with other countries to limit the export of surveillance software and other technologies to authoritarian governments.
NSO spyware was reportedly used to target iPhones of US State Department employees
Citing four people “familiar with the matter,” Reuters reports an unknown assailant used the firm’s software to infect at least nine iPhones belonging to US State Department officials.
Apple explains how it alerts targets of state-sponsored spyware attacks
Apple has detailed how it will notify targets of state-sponsored spyware attacks.
Apple sues NSO Group over state-backed spyware
Apple is suing the NSO Group to hold it to task for developing state-sponsored spyware.
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)
The US Commerce Department has banned trade with NSO Group over claims its spyware has been used to attack journalists and activists.
Commerce Department limits sale of hacking tools to Russia and China
The US Commerce Department has announced new rules related to the export and resale of cyber intrusion software.
FTC bans spyware company SpyFone and its CEO from the surveillance industry
The company will also have to inform people if the app was secretly installed on their phones.
WhatsApp says NSO spyware was used to attack officials working for US allies
WhatsApp has rejected NSO's claims of innocence, arguing that the company's spyware was used to attack 1,400 users in 2019.
NSO spyware was allegedly used to target activists and journalists
An investigation has alleged that NSO's Pegasus spyware was used to hack 37 journalists and activists.
iPhone security flaw let spies hack dozens of Al Jazeera journalists
A security vulnerability in iPhones let spies hack dozens of Al Jazeera journalists using an NSO Group tool.
Iranian hackers' Android malware spies on dissidents by stealing 2FA codes
An Iranian hacking group made Android malware that appears built to spy on regime critics by stealing their two-factor codes.
