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Global Coalition and Tech Giants Unite Against Commercial Spyware Abuse

The Hacker NewsFeb 8, 03:08 UTC · Feb 8, 2024Malware CVE-2023-28205 CVE-2023-28206 CVE-2023-32409+16 CVEs1

State Department will not issue visas to individuals linked to spyware abuse

CyberScoopFeb 6, 17:56 UTC · Feb 6, 2024Malware in the wild

Google reveals two global spyware campaigns targeting Apple and Android devices

CyberScoopMar 29, 20:00 UTC · Mar 29, 2023Malware in the wild

Predator spyware endures even after widespread exposure, analysis shows

CyberScoopMar 1, 15:22 UTC · Mar 1, 2024Malware in the wild

Google: Half of all zero-days used against our products are developed by spyware vendors

The RecordFeb 6, 14:31 UTC · Feb 6, 2024Malware in the wild

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on those Involved in Illegal Spyware Surveillance

The Hacker NewsFeb 6, 12:46 UTC · Feb 6, 2024Malware in the wild

Spyware campaigns using zero-days found in Italy, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, UAE

The RecordMar 29, 13:31 UTC · Mar 29, 2023Malware CVE-2022-42856 CVE-2021-30900 CVE-2022-3723+6 CVEs

Spam in September 2013

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 29, 02:54 UTC · Oct 29, 2013Malware in the wild

Despite multiple takedowns, botnets continue to grow

CyberScoopJul 24, 19:47 UTC · Jul 24, 2026Malware in the wild1

China-Linked UAT-7810 Expands ORB Network With New LONGLEASH Malware

The Hacker NewsJul 8, 09:04 UTC · Jul 8, 2026Malware CVE-2020-22653 CVE-2020-22658 CVE-2023-25717+1 CVEs

⚡ Weekly Recap: CI/CD Backdoor, FBI Buys Location Data, WhatsApp Ditches Numbers & More

The Hacker NewsMar 26, 15:38 UTC · Mar 26, 2026Malware in the wildCVE-2026-33017 CVE-2026-20131

Justice Department disrupts botnet networks that hijacked 3 million devices

CyberScoopMar 20, 14:20 UTC · Mar 20, 2026Malware in the wild

⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp 0-Day, Docker Bug, Salesforce Breach, Fake CAPTCHAs, Spyware App & More

The Hacker NewsSep 15, 00:00 UTC · Sep 15, 2025Malware in the wildCVE-2025-55177 CVE-2025-43300 CVE-2025-9074

Apple Zero-Click Flaw in Messages Exploited to Spy on Journalists Using Paragon Spyware

The Hacker NewsJun 15, 00:00 UTC · Jun 15, 2025Malware in the wildCVE-2025-43200 CVE-2025-24200

Mandiant flags fake AI video generators laced with malware

CyberScoopMay 28, 15:37 UTC · May 28, 2025Malware in the wild1

Webcams and DVRs Vulnerable to HiatusRAT, FBI Warns

Infosecurity MagazineDec 20, 11:20 UTC · Dec 20, 2024Malware CVE-2017-7921 CVE-2018-9995 CVE-2020-25078+2 CVEs

Google’s Heather Adkins on infostealers, two-factor authentication and fixing the security ‘mess’ for future generations

The RecordOct 15, 14:39 UTC · Oct 15, 2024Malware in the wild

Treasury hits Predator spyware makers with more sanctions

CyberScoopSep 16, 16:47 UTC · Sep 16, 2024Malware in the wild

Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin

Ars Technica · SecurityAug 29, 21:05 UTC · Aug 29, 2024Malware CVE-2023-41993 CVE-2024-5274 CVE-2024-4671+1 CVEs

Google: apparent Russian hackers play copycat to commercial spyware vendors

CyberScoopAug 29, 13:00 UTC · Aug 29, 2024Malware in the wild

Corona Mirai botnet spreads via AVTECH CCTV zero

Security AffairsAug 29, 12:50 UTC · Aug 29, 2024Malware CVE-2024-7029 CVE-2017-17215 CVE-2014-83611

Old CCTV cameras provide a fresh opportunity for a Mirai botnet variant

The RecordAug 29, 12:42 UTC · Aug 29, 2024Malware CVE-2024-7029

Apple Updates Spyware Alert System to Warn Victims of Mercenary Attacks

The Hacker NewsApr 15, 00:00 UTC · Apr 15, 2024Malware in the wild

U.S. sanctions maker of Predator spyware

CyberScoopMar 5, 15:41 UTC · Mar 5, 2024Malware in the wild

Google: Governments need to do more to combat commercial spyware

CyberScoopFeb 6, 10:00 UTC · Feb 6, 2024Malware in the wild

Biden administration goes global in effort to constrain spyware use

CyberScoopMar 31, 13:15 UTC · Mar 31, 2023Malware in the wild

Google TAG shares details about exploit chains used to install commercial spyware

Security AffairsMar 29, 14:20 UTC · Mar 29, 2023Malware CVE-2022-42856 CVE-2021-30900 CVE-2022-3723+7 CVEs

New Mirai Botnet Variant 'V3G4' Exploiting 13 Flaws to Target Linux and IoT Devices

The Hacker NewsFeb 17, 09:25 UTC · Feb 17, 2023Malware CVE-2012-4869

Google reveals Spanish IT firm's links to spyware targeting Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Defender

CyberScoopNov 30, 22:00 UTC · Nov 30, 2022Malware in the wild

Google links three exploitation frameworks to Spanish commercial spyware vendor Variston

Security AffairsNov 30, 21:35 UTC · Nov 30, 2022Malware CVE-2021-42298 CVE-2022-26485

Google Says ISPs Helped Attackers Infect Targeted Smartphones with Hermit Spyware

The Hacker NewsJun 27, 05:57 UTC · Jun 27, 2022Malware CVE-2018-4344 CVE-2019-8605 CVE-2020-3837+3 CVEs

Google reveals sophisticated Italian spyware campaign targeting victims in Italy, Kazakhstan

CyberScoopJun 24, 21:27 UTC · Jun 24, 2022Malware in the wild

Treasury sanctions Russian research center blamed for Trisis malware

CyberScoopMar 31, 15:34 UTC · Mar 31, 2022Malware in the wild

How Uzbekistan's security service (allegedly) began developing its own malware

CyberScoopOct 3, 10:00 UTC · Oct 3, 2019Malware in the wild

Pegasus spyware active in 45 countries, Citizen Lab says

CyberScoopSep 18, 17:14 UTC · Sep 18, 2018Malware in the wild

New Android malware hijacks Telegram for surveillance

CyberScoopJun 19, 15:24 UTC · Jun 19, 2018Malware in the wild

In war against botnets, manufacturers need to step up, report says

CyberScoopMay 30, 18:00 UTC · May 30, 2018Malware in the wild