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Google Fixes Pixel Bug Used in Targeted Zero-Day Attacks
Google has patched a Pixel phone vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks that could allow attackers to access device data.
By Shivangi Yadav16 September 20261 min read
Security
How AI Could Make Government Hacking Tools Harder to Use
AI could make software more secure by reducing vulnerabilities, creating new challenges for governments that rely on hacking tools for surveillance.
By Shivangi Yadav31 August 20263 min read
Security
Senator Ron Wyden Asks GAO to Review Federal Use of Hacking Tools
Sen. Ron Wyden asked the GAO to review how federal law enforcement agencies use hacking tools and spyware, citing limited public oversight and reporting.
By Shivangi Yadav21 August 20263 min read
Security
U.S. Courts to Publish Spyware Wiretap Data Starting in 2029
U.S. courts will begin publishing data on spyware wiretaps in 2029, showing how often judges authorise government hacking tools to intercept live communications.
By Shivangi Yadav15 August 20264 min read

Security
Apple Sends New Mercenary Spyware Alerts to Users in 110 Countries
Apple sends new mercenary spyware alerts to users in 110 countries, urging targeted customers to take immediate steps to protect their devices and data.
By Shivangi Yadav15 August 20263 min read
Security
China-Linked LightSpy Spyware Targets Victims in 13 Countries Including the US
Researchers say China-linked LightSpy spyware has expanded to at least 13 countries, targeting devices and routers with tools that can steal data and remotely destroy compromised systems.
By Shivangi Yadav8 August 20263 min read
Security
The Unsolved Mystery of Phineas Fisher, the Hacker Who Eluded Capture
A decade after breaching FinFisher and Hacking Team, elusive hacktivist Phineas Fisher remains one of cybersecurity’s biggest mysteries, with their true identity still unknown.
By Shivangi Yadav27 July 20265 min read
Security
EU Lawmaker Investigating Pegasus Spyware Was Secretly Hacked During Probe
A former European Parliament lawmaker investigating Pegasus spyware abuses was reportedly targeted with the same surveillance tool while serving on the PEGA Committee, raising new concerns…
By Shivangi Yadav3 July 20264 min read

Security
Report says Paragon not cooperating with Italian probe into spyware attacks
Paragon is reportedly not cooperating with Italian authorities investigating spyware attacks, raising concerns over surveillance practices and accountability.
By Shivangi Yadav5 May 20264 min read
Security
Over 100 countries possess phone-hacking spyware, says UK government
The UK government warns that more than 100 countries now have spyware capable of hacking smartphones, raising global concerns over privacy and surveillance.
By Shivangi Yadav25 April 20263 min read
Security
Spyware developer Bryan Fleming avoids prison despite conviction
Bryan Fleming, convicted for spyware-related offences, avoids jail time at sentencing, raising concerns about cybersecurity laws and enforcement.
By Shivangi Yadav7 April 20263 min read
Security
ICE confirms purchase of Paragon spyware for drug trafficking investigations
ICE confirms it purchased Paragon spyware for drug trafficking cases, raising concerns over surveillance, privacy, and encrypted data access.
By Shivangi Yadav6 April 20263 min read