spyware
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Journalist Sues Predator Spyware Maker for Allegedly Helping Government Surveil Him
A Greek journalist who was targeted for surveillance with spyware has filed a lawsuit against the spyware’s proprietor, hoping to spur a criminal investigation into the malfeasance surrounding the sales and use of such spying tools.
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What to Do if a Big Tech Company Steals Your Code
In 2016, cybersecurity pro Patrick Wardle heard a story that deeply disturbed him: cybercriminals were using malware to surreptitiously spy on people through their MacOS webcams and microphones. In one particularly unsettling case, a hacker had used a malware called “Fruitfly” to hijack the webcams of laptops with the goal of spying on children.
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Apple Debuts ‘Lockdown Mode’ to Protect iPhone Users From Mercenary Spyware Attacks
After years of spyware attacks on high-profile iPhone users, Apple is rolling out a new feature designed to ‘harden’ the device and offer extreme protection.
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Here’s Why the World’s Most Infamous Spyware Maker Is Broke
The CEO of the notorious spyware vendor NSO Group apparently has a new plan to rebound from the company’s ongoing legal and fiscal tailspin: start re-selling its noxious spyware to the very governments that got it into trouble in the first place.