WhatsApp gains Pegasus source code access in court victory

NSO Group will have to hand over the source code of its notorious Pegasus spyware to WhatsApp, a US district court has ruled.

Charles Martin 2 years ago 4

Apple gets backlash from India after uncovering hacks on journalists

India is targeting Apple with investigations and governmental pressure after the company revealed the country's use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and opposition parties.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 31

One advertiser may be able to listen in on you — if you have an older Android device

Worried that your smart phone is listening to you? A digital marketing group associated with one of the US's biggest cable companies claims to be doing exactly that.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 9

Apple sends threat alerts to iPhone users in Armenia

Select iPhone users in Armenia have been sent notifications by Apple that say "state-sponsored attackers" may be targeting them.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Apple warns Russian journalists of Pegasus iPhone infections

Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor iPhones.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 5

Exploit that delivered Pegasus spyware patched in iOS 16.6.1 update

Apple's operating system updates on Thursday patched an exploit chain capable of compromising iOS 16.6 devices with the Pegasus spyware without any interaction from the victim.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 4

Embarrassingly, a FBI investigation discovered that the FBI was using blacklisted iPhone hack tools

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has admitted it has used software by iPhone hacking tool maker NSO Group, after an investigation discovered it was unwittingly doing so.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 6

Pegasus iPhone spyware is now a tool of war

Researchers claim that at least a dozen victims in Armenia were targeted with Pegasus in the first recorded use of the iPhone spyware in a military conflict.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 10

Pegasus had three ways to hack iPhones without the owner tapping

Pegasus, the spyware used by governments to secretly break into iPhones of journalists and political opponents, used three zero-click exploits affecting iOS 15 and iOS 16 in Mexico in 2022.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Corellium's iOS security tool used by rogue's gallery of iPhone hacking

Despite vehement denials, virtual iOS tool creator Corellium allegedly sold its software to spyware and malware distributors, including the makers of the infamous Pegasus.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Pegasus iPhone spyware firm CEO steps down in corporate reshuffle

The CEO of NSO Group, the Israeli spyware company behind Pegasus, is stepping down for the role as part of a reshuffle that will also cut 100 jobs, in what is claimed to be a preparation for the "next phase of growth."

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Rare Pegasus screenshots depict NSO Group's spyware capabilities

A new investigation has revealed rare screenshots of NSO Group's Pegasus iPhone spyware in action, showing off its user interface, capabilities, and more.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 13

Spyware firm NSO Group could be acquired by US defense contractor

Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group, which has been beset by controversy, could be acquired by a US defense contractor named L3Harris.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 7

Cash-strapped Pegasus spyware developers wanted to sell to 'red-flag' countries

Expenses and loan repayments have hampered Pegasus developer NSO Group from the start, and even before US blacklisting, the company reportedly looked to sell the spyware to countries it knew would abuse it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 10

iPhone belonging to Spanish prime minister was hit with Pegasus spyware

Spanish authorities say that the iPhones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles were compromised by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

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