US, partner countries call for controls to counter misuse of spyware
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and some of its partner countries on Thursday called for strict domestic and international controls to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial…
Mexican opposition lawmaker says he was target of Pegasus spyware
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican opposition congressman Agustin Basave Alanis said on Tuesday his phone was infected by Pegasus, the fourth alleged case of the controversial spyware being…
Pegasus spyware attacks in Mexico continued under Lopez Obrador -report
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Phones of at least three human rights investigators in Mexico were infected with Pegasus during the term of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador despite…
Apple to release new ‘Lockdown Mode’ as it battles spyware firms
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple Inc on Wednesday said it plans to release a new feature called “Lockdown Mode” this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for…
Mexican Businessman Admits to Brokering Spyware Used to Monitor Political and Business Rivals
Assistant U. S. Attorney Sabrina L. Fève (619) 546-6786 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – February 15, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Mexican businessman Carlos Guerrero pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that he…
Phones Of State Department Officials Hacked With Foreign Spyware: REPORT
Several U.S. State Department officials had their Apple iPhones hacked by an unknown entity who used foreign spyware to access data on their devices, Reuters reported. The hacks were carried out using…
Apple Sues Spyware Firm Linked To Human Rights Abuses For Allegedly Spying On Customers’ Phones
Apple is suing NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that has been linked to human rights abuses, for developing hacking software allegedly used to spy on Apple customers’ devices. The complaint alleges that…
Security flaw allowed spyware to infect Apple iPhones, watches and Mac computers
Apple sent out several emergency security updates Monday after researchers detected a flaw that allowed spyware to infect iPhones, Apple Watches and Mac computers. The updates were issued for the operating systems…
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