WhatsApp says it has notified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a malicious fake version of the chat app that contained government spyware. WhatsApp accused Italian spyware maker SIO of creating a fake version of its messaging app for iPhones, according to an announcement the company shared with TechCrunch. “Our security team proactively … Read more
A consumer-grade spyware operation called SpyX was hit by a data breach last year, TechCrunch has learned. The breach reveals that SpyX and two other related mobile apps had records on almost two million people at the time of the breach, including thousands of Apple users. The data breach dates back to June 2024 but … Read more
A little-known phone surveillance operation called Spyzie has compromised more than half a million Android devices and thousands of iPhones and iPads, according to data shared by a security researcher. Most of the affected device owners, who are unknown, are likely unaware that their phone data has been compromised. The security researcher told TechCrunch that … Read more
The Rise of Sophisticated Spyware: A Growing Threat to Privacy and Security The recent revelation of a widespread espionage campaign targeting individuals across Europe using Paragon Solutions’ spyware has sent shockwaves through the digital world. This incident highlights the growing threat posed by sophisticated surveillance tools and the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. Who … Read more