WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware
The new “Strict Account Settings” toggle extends WhatsApp’s privacy push beyond end-to-end encryption.
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Industry, government, nonprofits weigh voluntary rules for commercial hacking tools
The weekend discussion about the next step of the Pall Mall Process revealed some of the topics rules-writers will have to weigh.
Researchers find Jordan government used Cellebrite phone-cracking tech against activists
The incidents occurred amid Gaza protests and suggest human rights violations, Citizen Lab said.
Predator spyware demonstrates troubleshooting, researcher-dodging capabilities
It’s the latest batch of revelations about what makes the Intellexa-made spyware stand out from competitors.
Treasury removes Intellexa spyware-linked trio from sanctions list
The three had only just been added to the list in 2024, but a U.S. official said they had separated themselves from the company.
Defense bill addresses secure phones, AI training, cyber troop mental health
The compromise legislation has other cyber provisions besides on commercial spyware, joint NSA-Cyber Command leadership and streamlining regulations.
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Intellexa remotely accessed Predator spyware customer systems, investigation finds
It was one of a trio of reports about the spyware vendor over the course of a day, with additional evidence about further infections among the findings.
CISA alert draws attention to spyware’s targeting of messaging apps
The agency’s brief notice also directed messaging app users to advice on how to protect themselves.
NSO Group argues WhatsApp injunction threatens existence, future U.S. government work
The spyware vendor made those two arguments, among others, in a motion to stay the California court ruling.
New Landfall spyware apparently targeting Samsung phones in Middle East
Palo Alto Networks researchers haven’t been able to identify who’s behind the commercial-grade tech yet.