Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During #Trump's 2nd Term
https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/spyware-unleash-trump-2nd-term/

#israel #Spyware #NSO #ParagonSolutions #fdt

Here's Everything Microsoft Knows About Your PC
https://www.makeuseof.com/everything-microsoft-knows-about-your-pc/

Microsoft Recall screenshots credit cards and Social Security numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-recall-screenshots-credit-cards-and-social-security-numbers-even-with-the-sensitive-information-filter-enabled

#windows #Microsoft #stalking #spyware #why

Israeli Hackers Flock to Barcelona in Big Spyware Shift | National Security & Cyber - Haaretz

" Elite" Israeli hackers are relocating to the EU and Spain to set up or join a new crop of firms selling exploit, now the hottest item in the world of cyber surveillance.

#Spain #Israel #EU #Spyware

Inside FireScam : An Information Stealer with Spyware Capabilities - CYFIRMA

"The malware employs a multi-stage infection process, starting with a dropper APK, and performs extensive surveillance activities once installed.

By capitalizing on the widespread usage of popular apps and legitimate services like Firebase, FireScam exemplifies the advanced tactics used by modern malware to evade detection, execute data theft, and maintain persistent control over compromised devices. This report provides an in-depth analysis of FireScam’s distribution, functionality, and impact."

Via @androidMalware
#FireScam #Spyware

Catching Pegasus: Mercenary Spyware and the Liability of the NSO Group - CounterPunch


"On December 20, the most significant legal decision to date regarding NSO’s conduct was handed down by Senior District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton of the US District Court for the Northern District of California.  Her judgment concerned WhatsApp’s legal suit filed in 2019 against the NSO Group, alleging that Pegasus had been installed on approximately 1,400 mobile phones and devices owned by journalists, activists and diplomats to conduct surveillance upon them.  In so doing, WhatsApp alleged that NSO had breached both the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act.  After five years, the case took an interesting turn with a move by WhatsApp to seek partial summary judgment."


#Pegasus #NSO #Spyware #WhatsApp #US

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Italian government denies Paragon has cut spyware contract | Reuters

"ROME, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Italy denied on Wednesday that Israeli spyware maker Paragon had cut ties with Rome following allegations that the Italian government had illegally used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.

"Paragon has never suspended the service and has not terminated its contract," the cabinet undersecretary for intelligence matters, Alfredo Mantovano, told reporters."

"Italy's government subsequently said that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by the spyware, which is intended for use on criminals. It denied any involvement in the illicit hack and called for an investigation.

However, the Guardian and Haaretz newspapers reported last week that Paragon had cut ties with Italy, allegedly because it did not believe the government denial."

#Paragon #ParagonGraphite #Spyware #Italy

Time For Ubuntu to Drop #Firefox?

With changes to Firefox's Terms of Use, many Linux Distros (Fedora, Mint, & others) are now shipping #Spyware. Plus: Tech News media rushes to defend #Mozilla.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQt6F_ZqUYw

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Analysis of #Paragon’s Graphite #Spyware Operations misusing #WhatsApp Zero-Click #exploit

https://citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-first-look-at-paragons-proliferating-spyware-operations/

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Austria Approves Spyware Law to Infiltrate Encrypted Messaging Platforms | Adevs/Reclaim The Net

Austria is moving forward with legislation that would authorize law enforcement to infiltrate encrypted communications, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s surveillance powers and stirring a fierce debate over digital privacy.

The federal cabinet’s approval of the plan comes after months of negotiations, with proponents citing national security needs and opponents warning of expansive overreach.
The proposed law targets messaging platforms widely used for private communication, including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram.

It introduces the use of spyware, formally known as source TKÜ, which would allow authorities to bypass encryption and monitor conversations directly on suspects’ devices. The change represents a major escalation in surveillance capabilities for a country that has traditionally lagged behind its European counterparts in digital interception laws.

#Austria #Spyware #TKÜ

#Austria Approves #Spyware Law to Infiltrate Encrypted Messaging Platforms
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https://proton.me/blog/turn-off-gemini-on-android

#gemini #spyware #android

#Google can review or read all user communications, including private messages

https://tosdr.org/en/service/217

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📱 Critical zero-click vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) within #WhatsApp has been leveraged in targeted #spyware operations, in conjunction with an #Apple Imagel0 flaw (CVE-2025-43300).

This combination enabled malicious actors to disseminate exploits via WhatsApp, resulting in potential data exfiltration from the user's Apple device.

The attack sequence involved:
🚫Attacker-controlled delivery
🚫Malicious DNG/remote image (Imagel0) parsing vulnerability (OOB write)
➿ Remote code execution
All occurring without user engagement.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/whatsapp-fixes-zero-click-bug-used-to-hack-apple-users-with-spyware/

https://blog.quarkslab.com/patch-analysis-of-Apple-iOS-CVE-2025-43300.html

#iphone #ios

These 20 Apps Are Watching You—And You Probably Use Them Every Day

You might use these apps every day, but have no idea what they collect. These 20 apps are quietly harvesting your location, contacts, photos, and more—here's what you can do about it.

Everyone wants your data. There’s a lot of money in selling or sharing the information that apps collect about you. That's why tech companies leech data from your devices in exchange for whatever service they’re offering, and sometimes, collection happens without your consent. Some apps may surprise you. Why would a calendar app need access to your health data? Why does a calculator require your list of contacts? You might be surprised at the data some of the apps on your phone right now harvest this way.

https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/these-20-apps-are-watching-you

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#why #spyware

How #Pegasus #Spyware Exploits #iMessage and #WhatsApp

In this clip, I dive into how the Pegasus spyware can hijack your phone through iMessage without you even clicking anything. Plus, I talk about a former WhatsApp security head who blew the whistle on just how many engineers have access to your data. It's a stark reminder of how these "privacy" promises from big tech often fall short.

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Ex-US envoy to zionist occupied Palestine David Friedman tapped to head embattled spyware firm #NSO Group

NSO Group is the #Mossad and #Unit8200 -linked israeli firm behind the #Pegasus mobile phone #spyware, which has been used to spy on tens of thousands of people across the world. The company was recently purchased by a group of US investors who clearly remain loyal to israel.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ex-us-envoy-to-israel-david-friedman-tapped-to-head-embattled-spyware-firm-nso-group/

Landfall #Android #Spyware Targeted #Samsung Phones via Zero-Day.

Threat actors exploited CVE-2025-21042 to deliver malware via specially crafted images to users in the Middle East.

https://www.securityweek.com/landfall-android-spyware-targeted-samsung-phones-via-zero-day/

Unremovable #ISRAELI #SPYWARE Embedded On Every #Samsung Phone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNYEZdGxD30
#why #Android