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Spyware toolkit used by governments, hackers to break into Windows machines
By Mayank Sharma published
Microsoft and Citizien Lab researchers share details on new spyware that uses two zero-day Windows exploits.
Stalkerware has been out of control since the pandemic began
By Anthony Spadafora published
The first step to eliminating stalkerware is being able to recognize the signs that it may be installed on your devices.
That Android System Update could actually be malware
By Joel Khalili published
Researchers have identified sophisticated new Android malware that masquerades as a System Update.
Stalkerware attacks saw 'staggering' rise in 2020
By Barclay Ballard published
Malwarebytes State of Malware report reveals marked increase in stalkerware across 2020.
These tiny icons could be tracking you across the internet
By Barclay Ballard published
The tiny favicons used by most websites at the start of browser tabs could be secretly tracking individuals across the internet.
Thousands more American were monitored through their devices last year
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Monitoring and tracking apps were installed on over half a million devices in the US in 2020 alone.
These Chrome extensions scraped user data, and Facebook isn't happy
By Mayank Sharma published
The social network argues the extensions acted as spyware.
Tech giants unite to back WhatsApp in hacking case
By Barclay Ballard published
Host of major technology firms have come out in support of WhatsApp as it fights legal battle against Israeli intelligence firm NSO.
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