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Data leak

These three stalkerware apps have just gone dark, and a data breach could be to blame

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Spyzie, Spyic, and Cocospy have disappeared from the face of the Earth after leaking sensitive data in February.

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WhatsApp

Facebook owner Meta set for $167 million windfall after NSO Group ordered to pay up over WhatsApp spyware campaign

By Craig Hale published

Israel's NSO Group has been ordered to pay over $167 million in damages to Meta over 2019 WhatsApp spyware campaign.

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Spyware combing for data 'of use to China' hidden inside religious and cultural apps

By Benedict Collins published

Experts warn spyware is being loaded into cultural and religious apps to gather data.

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Clario

Clario review

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Is Clario capable of meeting your anti-spying needs?

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Spyware

Stalkerware data breach potentially hits over 2 million users, including thousands of Apple devices

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Consumer-grade spyware operation SpyX hit by data breach, with millions possibly affected.

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Israeli spyware company confirms US government and friends are customers

By Benedict Collins published

Israeli spyware company Paragon says the US government is a customer, shortly after it was called out by WhatsApp for targeting journalists.

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WhatsApp China VPN

Paragon spyware campaign targeting journalists disrupted by WhatsApp

By Benedict Collins published

Paragon spyware uncovered in PDF files sent to journalists and members of civil society, with WhatsApp issuing a cease-and-desist against the company.

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China

Chinese police found using spyware to monitor Android devices

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Previously undocumented spyware is being used by Chinese law enforcement.

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malware

Pegasus spyware is still targeting top business leaders

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

iVerify tools have identified new Pegasus infections are more prevalent than previously thought

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Meta social media icons are being displayed on a smartphone among Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and other products, with the Meta icon visible in the background.

Give Meta my face recognition data? I'd rather lose my Instagram account

By Chiara Castro published

Despite the security benefits, Facebook's parent company's bad track record when it comes to protecting our data rather scares me.

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