Spyware stories

As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.

Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.

ESET researchers have identified an updated version of the Android-based GravityRAT spyware being distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new Android espionage campaign called SandStrike, targeting a Persian-speaking religious minority.

Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.

Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.

InvisiMole is able to turn the affected computer into a video camera, which allows the attackers see and hear what’s going on around their victim.

Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.

ISPs could be helping a notorious spyware agent keep track of surveillance targets.

Spyware is widely spread across the web, and is ever present on today’s mobile and desktop devices. You should be security-conscious at all times.