Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phonesThe unnamed hackers targeted spyware firm WebDetetive because "#fuckstalkerware."By K. Malone, 08.28.2023
FBI investigation reveals that it was unknowingly using NSO-backed spywareDespite the ban on commercial spyware, an FBI contractor used NSO products to track cellphones in Mexico.By K. Malone, 07.31.2023
Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close allyThere are concerns the Mexican military may be snooping on leaders.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spywareThe order is likely to affect known government spyware makers like NSO Group. By I. Bonifacic, 03.27.2023
FBI reportedly considered using Pegasus spyware in criminal investigationsDirector Chris Wray recently told Congress the agency had only licensed the software for testing use.By I. Bonifacic, 11.12.2022
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group plans layoffs after CEO steps downThe company reportedly plans to let go of more than 100 employees.By I. Bonifacic, 08.21.2022
Google warns internet service providers helped distribute Hermit spywareThe company found victims in Italy and Kazahkstan. By I. Bonifacic, 06.26.2022
Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillanceAuthorities allegedly targeted politicians and activists.By I. Bonifacic, 01.18.2022
US will work with allies to limit the export of surveillance tools to authoritarian governmentsThe Biden administration will announce a new multilateral effort at the Summit for Democracy. By I. Bonifacic, 12.03.2021
NSO spyware was reportedly used to target iPhones of US State Department employeesThe attacks targeted officials whose work involved Uganda. By I. Bonifacic, 12.03.2021
Apple explains how it alerts targets of state-sponsored spyware attacksIt will be very clear if you were a victim.By J. Fingas, 11.24.2021
Apple sues NSO Group over state-backed spywareIt even sheds new light on NSO's surveillance methods.By J. Fingas, 11.23.2021
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)NSO is accused of enabling 'malicious' surveillance of activists.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2021
Commerce Department limits sale of hacking tools to Russia and ChinaUS companies will now need to obtain a license to sell their software to some countries. By I. Bonifacic, 10.20.2021
FTC bans spyware company SpyFone and its CEO from the surveillance industryIt will also have to inform people if its apps were secretly installed on their phones.By K. Holt, 09.02.2021
WhatsApp says NSO spyware was used to attack officials working for US alliesThe chat giant rejects NSO's claims of innocence.By J. Fingas, 07.24.2021
NSO spyware was allegedly used to target activists and journalistsThe company's claims of ethical sales are coming into question.By J. Fingas, 07.18.2021
iPhone security flaw let spies hack dozens of Al Jazeera journalistsThe vulnerability may have been present for a year.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2020
Iranian hackers' Android malware spies on dissidents by stealing 2FA codesIt also grabbed contacts, messages and voice conversations.By J. Fingas, 09.20.2020
Google will prohibit ads for 'intimate partner surveillance' techDomestic abuse is on the rise worldwide due to quarantinesBy A. Smajstrla, 07.10.2020