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Definitionspyware

Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without...Read More

12 common types of malware attacks and how to prevent them

By Sharon Shea, Isabella Harford 23 Oct 2023

The umbrella term malware is one of the greatest cybersecurity threats enterprises face. Learn about 12 common types of malware and how to prevent them. Read More

UN resolution ignores special rapporteur’s call for halt to spyware sales

By Sebastian Klovig Skelton 16 Jul 2019

UN’s Human Rights Council adopts resolution to explore the impact of new and emerging digital technologies on human rights, but the text ignores a damning report by the council’s own expert on freedom of expression Read More

Apple patches zero-day, zero-click NSO Group exploit

By Alexander Culafi 14 Sep 2021

The Citizen Lab said that it found the Apple zero-day vulnerability when it was 'analyzing the phone of a Saudi activist infected with NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.' Read More

North Korean hackers linked to Google Play spyware

By Peter Loshin 22 May 2018

The 'Sun Team' group of North Korean hackers placed malicious apps in the Google Play store to target defectors and steal personal data such as photos, contacts and SMS messages. Read More

Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day

By Alex Scroxton 14 Sep 2023

A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Read More

How does Exaspy spyware disguise itself on Android devices?

By Nick Lewis 20 Apr 2017

Exaspy spyware, which can access messages, video chats and more, was found on Android devices owned by executives. Expert Nick Lewis explains how Exaspy is able to avoid detection. Read More

10 of the biggest zero-day attacks of 2023

By Rob Wright 04 Jan 2024

There were many zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild in 2023. Here's a look at 10 of the most notable and damaging zero-day attacks last year. Read More

Avast discovers Tempting Cedar Android spyware campaign

By Warwick Ashford 23 Feb 2018

Security researchers have uncovered a three-year-old Android spyware campaign spread through social media and targeting people in the Middle East Read More

Amnesty International exploited in malware campaign

By Alex Scroxton 01 Oct 2021

According to new intelligence from Cisco Talos, Amnesty International’s branding and profile is being used as part of a new malware campaign that exploits people’s fears of the notorious Pegasus spyware app Read More

How does Overseer spyware work on infected Android apps?

By Michael Cobb 06 Feb 2017

Spyware was found on infected Android apps, which were meant to convey embassy information and news, in the Google Play Store. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the spyware works. Read More