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Apple revokes certificate for ‘Hermit’ spyware app that targeted iPhones in Italy, Kazakhstan : Report

Apple revokes certificate for ‘Hermit’ spyware app that targeted iPhones in Italy, Kazakhstan : Report

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Apple has revoked certificates for ‘Hermit’ spyware which was used to target iPhones and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan, according to a report by 9to5Mac. The prevalence of Hermit spyware was first reported by cybersecurity group Lookout, and later Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) had published a report as well. TAG’s analysis showed both […]

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Google’s Threat Analysis Group reveals how commercial spyware was used to hack into Android

Google’s Threat Analysis Group reveals how commercial spyware was used to hack into Android

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Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has discovered three zero-day malware government-backed campaigns that used the Predator spyware suite developed by commercial surveillance firm Cytrox. The hacking group took advantage of five previously unknown Android vulnerabilities and some vulnerabilities that were known but not patched by the victims. The attacks were similar to those conducted using […]

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