Android Spyware
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Apple says devices targeted by mercenary spyware in new wave of attacks, CERT-FR reports
France’s CERT-FR says Apple devices were targeted in a new wave of mercenary spyware attacks, issuing four threat notifications this year and noting that some campaigns exploit zero-day flaws while others require no user interaction.
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WhatsApp patches high-severity vulnerability tied to Apple zero-day in targeted attacks on iOS and macOS
WhatsApp has patched a high-severity vulnerability in its iOS and macOS apps (CVE-2025-55177) that could allow an attacker to process content from an arbitrary URL on a target device, potentially in conjunction with a separate Apple zero-day. Affected versions include iOS and Mac apps; targeted individuals have been notified and advised to reset devices and…
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Apple patches zero-day CVE-2025-43300 after highly targeted attack, urges immediate updates
Apple has issued security updates for CVE-2025-43300, a zero-day flaw in Apple’s Image I/O framework that was exploited in a highly targeted attack; users are urged to install the latest iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates.
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New Android Spyware Linked to Iranian Ministry Targets Dissidents Amid Evolving Middle East Tensions
Security researchers have uncovered four new samples of Android spyware linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, posing a significant threat to dissidents amid rising tensions with Israel. The malware, disguised as VPN apps, exploits recent geopolitical developments to surveil activists and journalists.
