Spyware stories
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
Appdome unveils mobile API defence that checks app, device and session identity before granting access, targeting bot abuse and takeover attacks.
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
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endpoint protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.
Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.
Attackers abuse Deno runtime to deploy fileless malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
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keylogging
Hackers are abusing the trusted Deno JavaScript runtime to run fileless CastleRAT malware solely in memory and evade endpoint defences.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
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wearables
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data protection
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surveillance
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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crypto
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mdm
A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
Browser DevTools' gaps leave millions exposed to threats
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
Millions remain at risk due to browser DevTools' inability to effectively detect malicious extensions, warns SquareX amid rising cyber threats.
Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.
Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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mdm
Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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surveillance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.
Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.