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Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims

Citizen Lab report suggests Cellebrite software was used to break into Boniface Mwangi’s phone while he was under arrest

The Guardian - UK

US-backed Israeli company's spyware used to target European journalists, Citizen Lab finds

New revelations that spyware made by a U

The Independent UK

WhatsApp patches security flaw which let hackers install spyware

Zero-click zero-day was allegedly being used by multiple nation-states against journalists and other high-profile targets.

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Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests

While it is unknown if any Australians have been targeted, the military-grade program from Paragon Solutions provides full access to encrypted messaging apps

The Guardian - AU

Activist alerts ICC to spyware attack while sharing Libya torture victims’ details

David Yambio, founder of Refugees in Libya, urges international criminal court members to have phones checked

The Guardian - UK

WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon

An official at the Meta-owned platform says it detected attempts by Paragon to hack its users’ accounts.

Al Jazeera

State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy – does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. Following anti-government protests in Kenya that began in June 2024, for instance, there were several…

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123 Chinese websites ‘posing as local news outlets’ in 30 countries: Citizen Lab

A network of 123 Chinese websites are reportedly posing as local news outlets in 30 countries and driving “pro-Beijing disinformation” and “ad hominem attacks” as part of an “influence” campaign linked to a Beijing-based public relations firm, said a report by research group Citizen Lab.

Newslaundry

Fears over citizens' privacy as Iran reveals new mandatory antivirus mobile app

Considering Iran's track record, rather than a security measure experts fear it'll become a further tool for surveillance. So, what's at stake for Iranians?

TechRadar

Critics of Serbia’s government targeted with ‘military-grade spyware’

Security researchers say two pro-democracy activists were subjected to attempted state-sponsored hacking

The Guardian - UK

Leading Egyptian opposition presidential candidate targeted by spyware

Security researchers, including from Google, believe the Egyptian government is behind the attacks.

Al Jazeera

Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find

Security researchers say a leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with Predator spyware after announcing a president bid

The Independent UK

Washington DC-based group targeted in apparent Pegasus hack

Citizen Lab discovers alleged attack using ‘zero-click exploit’ on individual employed by DC organization

The Guardian - US

Why would the government need a warrant to warn me I'm about to be hacked?

Episode 455 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

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Reuters

Britain sounds alarm on spyware, mercenary hacking market

British officials are sounding the alarm over the widespread abuse of surveillance software and hackers-for-hire, saying that thousands of people were being targeted each year by an industry they described as posing an increasingly unpredictable threat.

TechRadar

Apple claims it blocked a load of new NSO spyware

Apple's new Lockdown Mode has proved its worth as researchers discover it blocked government-backed spyware.

Newslaundry

Another Pegasus-like snooping tool used in 10 countries: Researchers

Nearly two years after the Pegasus controversy, researchers at Microsoft and digital rights group Citizen Lab have suggested the use of another Israeli spyware by governments in at least 10 countries.

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This iPhone spyware may have hijacked your cameras — why didn't Apple warn us?

A spyware called KingsPawn targeted high-profile individuals with iOS 14 devices, but why didn't Apple warn us sooner?

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Reuters

Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries, Microsoft and watchdog say

An Israeli firm's hacking tools have been used against journalists, opposition figures and advocacy organizations across at least 10 countries - including people in North America and Europe - according to new research published Tuesday by Microsoft Corp and the internet watchdog Citizen Lab.

The Guardian - UK

Experts warn of new spyware threat targeting journalists and political figures

Citizen Lab says victims’ phones infected after being sent an iCloud calendar invitation in a ‘zero-click’ attack

Tribune News Service

Obernolte, Johnson use tech backgrounds to question TikTok CEO

WASHINGTON — Two lawmakers questioning TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew before a House panel last week flashed their tech credentials, challenging Chew’s reassurances about the safety of the video sharing app for U.S. users.

Roll Call

Obernolte, Johnson use tech backgrounds to question TikTok CEO - Roll Call

Two lawmakers use their tech experience to go beneath the surface of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's reassurances about the safety of the app.

IT Pro

Greek intelligence allegedly uses Predator spyware to wiretap Facebook security staffer

A former Facebook employee in Greece, a US national, was allegedly placed under a wiretap by the country’s national intelligence service through Predator spyware. Artemis Seaford worked for Facebook between 2020 and 2022 as a trust and safety manager in Greece. She became suspicious of a potential hack after spotting…

IT Pro

Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

Bangkok Post

Activists suing govt over Pegasus spyware

Activists in Thailand are suing the government for using spyware technology to monitor dissidents, the first such case in the country that they hope will help raise awareness and better protect citizens who are subject to increasing surveillance.

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