New York Times Journalist Hacked with NSO Spyware
Filed in Spyware on Oct.26, 2021
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Female journalists and activists say they had their private photos shared on social media by governments seeking to intimidate and silence them.
Female journalists and activists say they had their private photos shared on social media by governments seeking to intimidate and silence them. ‘I will not be silenced’: Women targeted in hack-and-leak attacks speak out about spyware Ghada Oueiss, a Lebanese broadcast journalist at Al-Jazeera, was eating dinner at home with her husband last June when […]
XLoader, a $49 spyware that could target both Windows and macOS devices
Filed in Information Security, Spyware on Jul.22, 2021
Check Point Research (CPR) experts have spotted a cheap malware, dubbed XLoader variant, which was upgraded to target both Windows and macOS PCs. XLoader is a very cheap malware strain that is based on the popular Formbook Windows malware. FormBook is a data-stealing malware that is used in cyber espionage campaigns, like other spyware it is capable of […]
NSO Group Hacked
Filed in Cyber Espionage, Cyber Spy, Cybercrime, Cyberweapons, Hacking, Malware, Smart Phone on Jul.20, 2021
There’s a lot to read out there. Amnesty International has a report. Citizen Lab conducted an independent analysis. The Guardian has extensive coverage. More coverage. Most interesting is a list of over 50,000 phone numbers that were being spied on by NSO Group’s software. Why does NSO Group have that list? The obvious answer is that NSO Group provides spyware-as-a-service, and centralizes […]
10 non negotiables for Internet security
Filed in Information Security on Jul.22, 2010
Image via Wikipedia 10 non-negotiables for Internet security covering 10 tips for safe Internet experience either at home or the workplace. Watch 10 non-negotiables for Internet security video Related book Essential Computer Security: Everyone’s Guide to Email, Internet, and Wireless Security Related articles by Zemanta How To Find A Reliable Home Security Company (homesecuritysystem.org) Common […]
Viruses That Leave Victims Red in the Facebook
Filed in Malware on Dec.14, 2009
Image by Intersection Consulting via Flickr By BRAD STONE – NYTimes.com It used to be that computer viruses attacked only your hard drive. Now they attack your dignity. Malicious programs are rampaging through Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, spreading themselves by taking over people’s accounts and sending out messages to all of their friends […]
Five ways to lose your identity
Filed in Identity Theft on Dec.04, 2009
By Jaikumar Vijayan The rush by shoppers to the Web makes the season a great time for online retailers. It’s also a great time for hackers looking to steal data and money from the unwary millions expected to search for great deals online. Checkout huge savings on Today’s Hot Deals on Information Security Solutions for […]
Web Services and Security
Filed in Cloud computing, Information Security on Oct.16, 2009
Cloud Security and Privacy Because of financial incentive, malicious software threats are real and attackers are using the web to gain access to corporate data. Targeted malicious software’s are utilized to steal intellectual property and other confidential data, which is sold in the black market for financial gain. With use of social media in corporate […]
Harmful Spyware and their stealthier means
Filed in Information Security, Malware on Nov.17, 2008
Spyware is utilized to gather information about a person with or without their consent and it intercept or record personal/financial information. Some spyware are capable of sending information back to another computer (originator of the spyware). Characteristic of Spyware • Compromise user machine without their knowledge • Use vulnerabilities in the software to push a […]
