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SpearSpecter — Iranian-linked APT42 uses WhatsApp lures and PowerShell backdoor
INDA analysis shows APT42’s SpearSpecter uses WhatsApp lures and a modular PowerShell backdoor that targets officials and family members; detection steps and IOCs are included in the report.
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Fake AI and WhatsApp apps on third‑party Android stores hide spyware, ad fraud
Appknox warns that fake ChatGPT, DALL·E and WhatsApp apps on third‑party Android stores range from harmless wrappers to spyware that intercepts OTPs.
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WhatsApp to Face Stricter EU Oversight Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission is set to classify WhatsApp as a ‘very large online platform’ under the Digital Services Act (DSA), imposing stricter regulatory oversight due to its over 45 million monthly active users in the…
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Maverick Banking Malware Spreads Via WhatsApp, Targets Brazilian Banks
Maverick, a new banking malware similar to Coyote, is spreading via WhatsApp, targeting Brazilian banks. It uses malicious ZIP files disguised as invoices, leading to fileless infection and WhatsApp account hijacking. The malware steals banking…
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Fatimion Cyber Team: Inside the Iran-Linked Hacking Group Waging Cyber War Across the Middle East
A pro-Iran cyber group operating out of Iraq has quietly built one of the most persistent hacktivist operations in the Middle East. Known as the Fatimion Cyber Team (فريق فاطميون الالكتروني), this group has been…
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ArvanCloud and Iran’s Digital Oppression Infrastructure
Forensic investigation reveals how ArvanCloud (Noyan Abr Arvan) serves as a critical enabler of Iran’s National Information Network — the regime’s digital cage. BGP routing analysis, latency measurements, and traceroute data expose split-horizon DNS manipulation,…
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Amnesty finds Predator spyware on Angolan journalist’s iPhone
Predator spyware: Amnesty’s Security Lab confirms a 2024 infection of an Angolan journalist’s iPhone, documenting data access and repeated re-infection attempts. The report links the incident to known exploitation chains and highlights the human-rights risks…
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Dutch Police Hack iPhones: Unpacking Real-Time Surveillance Capabilities
Recent reports from AD and Security.NL reveal that Dutch police have employed advanced hacking techniques to gain real-time access to suspects’ iPhones. This unprecedented level of surveillance allows law enforcement to monitor a suspect’s phone…
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Multiple Websites Down Right Now — Live Outage Status and Timeline Correlation
Several major websites and online services are currently experiencing outages. Users searching for “Twitter down right now,” “why is Reddit down,” “PayPal outage,” “Twitter down today,” and similar queries are reporting widespread access issues across…
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Transparent Tribe APT36: Weaponized Shortcuts and Adaptive Persistence Target Indian Government Entities
Transparent Tribe (APT36) launches a sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign using weaponized Windows shortcut files embedded with PDF content, targeting Indian government and academic institutions. The RAT adapts its persistence mechanisms based on installed antivirus products,…
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