Spyware stories

In 2025, AI will be crucial in strengthening cybersecurity as threat actors become increasingly sophisticated, driving a surge in cyber incidents.

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.

Gen's latest threat report reveals a staggering 614% rise in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks' and highlights growing cybersecurity risks globally.

Cybersecurity researchers at SquareX reveal that attackers can evade Secure Web Gateways by breaking malware into tiny, undetectable chunks, rendering traditional defences ineffective.

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

SentinelLabs reveals new findings on Transparent Tribe's resurgence, detailing four new Android spyware apps targeting Indian government and military personnel.

Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

New Zealand businesses have a glaring gap in mobile cybersecurity, risking costly breaches. Merge Communications promotes Samsung Knox as the solution.

Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.

ManageEngine integrates with Check Point's mobile threat defence solution Harmony Mobile in a bid to fortify mobile security and aid businesses grappling with surging mobile malware.

RM Technology launches NX-Generation Services, an AI-enabled, holistic IT portfolio for UK schools, aimed at improving tech proficiency, digital safety, and combating cybersecurity threats.

As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.

Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.

ESET researchers have identified an updated version of the Android-based GravityRAT spyware being distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new Android espionage campaign called SandStrike, targeting a Persian-speaking religious minority.

Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.

Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.