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NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

The filing also suggests that customers have a minimal role in operating the spyware, in an apparent contradiction of past NSO Group claims.

6 days ago By Tim Starks

Microsoft Romania headquarters in City Gate Towers situated in Free Press Square, in Bucharest, Romania. (Getty Images)

Here’s what Microsoft fixed in September’s Patch Tuesday

The tech giant's regular vulnerability list includes new vulnerabilities for Windows Updater and Installer.

Sep 10, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the NSA at the entrance in Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese researchers accuse NSA of being behind a powerful exploit

Chinese researchers are stepping up their attribution game.

Feb 23, 2022 By Tonya Riley

Participant hold their laptops in front of an illuminated wall at the annual Chaos Computer Club (CCC) computer hackers’ congress, called 29C3, on December 28, 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Patrick Lux/Getty Images)

Ransomware gangs are starting more drama on cybercrime forums, upending ‘honor among thieves’ conventions

Researchers say online disputes between hackers can be a treasure trove of intelligence.

Sep 29, 2021 By Tonya Riley

Google Chrome Sundar Pichai — Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at Google’s annual developer conference. (KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP via Getty Images)

New Internet Explorer, Chrome zero-days highlight a growing market

Hackers are going after Internet Explorer, even on its deathbed.

Jul 14, 2021 By Tonya Riley