spyware

Australian gov, media networks reached by Israeli firm’s spy ads

Australian gov, media networks reached by Israeli firm’s spy ads

Ads tied to mercenary spyware turned up on ANSTO and critical infrastructure networks.
Juha Saarinen Oct 16 2026 5:34PM Security
Meta accuses NSO Group of violating court order by WhatsApp spear phishing

Meta accuses NSO Group of violating court order by WhatsApp spear phishing

Has asked court to hold spyware vendor in contempt.
Juha Saarinen Jun 9 2026 6:22AM Security
Researchers uncover 'Darksword' iPhone spyware

Researchers uncover 'Darksword' iPhone spyware

Capable of penetrating millions of devices.
AJ Vicens Mar 19 2026 6:29AM Security
Three spyware-linked executives removed from US sanctions list

Three spyware-linked executives removed from US sanctions list

Associated with the consortium Intellexa.
Raphael Satter Jan 1 2026 8:02PM Security
WhatsApp says spyware company Paragon targeted users

WhatsApp says spyware company Paragon targeted users

With zero-click hack.
Raphael Satter Feb 3 2025 6:36AM Security
Apple warns of 'mercenary spyware attack' on users in India, 91 other countries

Apple warns of 'mercenary spyware attack' on users in India, 91 other countries

According to a threat notification email that was sent to targeted users.
Staff Writer Apr 11 2024 4:55PM Governance
US slaps sanctions on Greek spyware vendor

US slaps sanctions on Greek spyware vendor

Says it targeted government officials.
Christopher Bing Mar 6 2024 7:02AM Security
Britain, France lead 35 nation agreement on controlling spyware

Britain, France lead 35 nation agreement on controlling spyware

Used to listen to phone calls, steal photos and remotely operate cameras and microphones.
Staff Writer Feb 7 2024 4:48AM Security
Services Australia sharing password-crackers with Dept of Education

Services Australia sharing password-crackers with Dept of Education

Used a handful of times.
Jeremy Nadel Jun 2 2023 6:55AM Security
Amazon's Ring used to spy on customers, FTC says

Amazon's Ring used to spy on customers, FTC says

In privacy settlement.
Diane Bartz Jun 1 2023 11:43AM Hardware
Britain sounds alarm on spyware, mercenary hacking market

Britain sounds alarm on spyware, mercenary hacking market

Thousands of people targeted by 'increasingly unpredictable threat'.
James Pearson and Raphael Satter Apr 20 2023 6:34AM Security
Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries

Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries

Microsoft, Citizen Lab unveil research.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Apr 12 2023 6:50AM Security
US, partner countries call for controls to counter misuse of spyware

US, partner countries call for controls to counter misuse of spyware

Export controls to counter "malicious cyber activity".
Kanishka Singh Mar 31 2023 6:30AM Security
Greece to ban sale of spyware amid wiretapping scandal

Greece to ban sale of spyware amid wiretapping scandal

Phone malware attacks on 30 high-profile people.
Staff Writer Nov 8 2022 6:35AM Security
Mexican opposition lawmaker says he was target of Pegasus spyware

Mexican opposition lawmaker says he was target of Pegasus spyware

Fourth alleged case emerges.
Daina Beth Solomon Oct 19 2022 11:45AM Security
Austrian spy firm accused by Microsoft says hacking tool was for EU states

Austrian spy firm accused by Microsoft says hacking tool was for EU states

For official use only.
James Pearson Aug 1 2022 6:30AM Security
Microsoft says Austrian firm behind spyware targeting law firms, banks

Microsoft says Austrian firm behind spyware targeting law firms, banks

Intrusions spotted in at least three countries.
James Pearson Jul 28 2022 6:25AM Security
EU found evidence employee phones compromised with Pegasus spyware

EU found evidence employee phones compromised with Pegasus spyware

NSO Group to cooperate with investigation.
Raphael Satter Jul 28 2022 6:25AM Security
Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

Apple will pay up to $2 million for each flaw researchers find.
Stephen Nellis Jul 7 2022 8:59AM Emerging Tech
US Supreme Court seeks Biden views on WhatsApp 'Pegasus' spyware dispute

US Supreme Court seeks Biden views on WhatsApp 'Pegasus' spyware dispute

NSO Group's immunity claim to be tested.
Lawrence Hurley Jun 7 2022 6:37AM Software

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