Tag: citizen lab
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Citizen Lab Exposes Candiru Spyware Infections Through Targeted Online Ads
Meet the sneaky spyware that can infect your device with just a single online ad - no clicks required. Citizen Lab researchers uncovered a cunning ad-delivery chain used by Discover-Tech to spread zero-click spyware, infecting targets with alarming precision.
Pegasus Spyware Targets Serbian Student Activist via iMessage Exploit
A shocking spyware attack has been uncovered, where a Serbian student activist was secretly infected with Pegasus spyware through a clever iMessage exploit that required zero clicks from the target. This sinister attack allowed the spyware to be delivered undetected, putting the activist's personal data and safety at risk.
Pegasus Spyware Targets Serbian Student Activist's iPhone
A Serbian student activist's iPhone was hacked with NSO Group's notorious Pegasus spyware through a clever zero-click exploit targeting Apple iMessage, according to a joint investigation by Citizen Lab and SHARE Foundation. This sneaky attack allowed the spyware to infect the device without the user even clicking on a link.
Serbian Activists Targeted by Pegasus, NoviSpy Variant Spyware
In a chilling revelation, researchers have confirmed that Serbian student activists and government officials were targeted by the notorious Pegasus spyware, a tool still being used to silence democracy advocates. This disturbing discovery has exposed a sinister campaign that compromised the devices of 14 people, including a member of parliament and a local government official.
EU Faces Calls to Act as Pegasus Spyware Targets MEP
The discovery of Pegasus spyware on MEP Stelios Kouloglou's phone raises alarming questions about the integrity of Europe's oversight mechanisms, particularly when he was actively investigating spyware abuse by European countries. This incident highlights a disturbing threat to independent scrutiny at the highest levels.
Pegasus Spyware Targets European Parliament Investigator
In a shocking twist, a member of the European Parliament's PEGA Committee, Stelios Kouloglou, was targeted with the notorious Pegasus spyware - the very same spyware his committee is investigating. This brazen move raises serious concerns about surveillance and accountability.
Cellebrite Tool Exploited by Russia to Infiltrate Activist's Phone
Russian authorities exploited a loophole in Cellebrite's UFED tool, using it to extract data from activist Andrey Pivovarov's phone, even after the device was no longer receiving updates. This security gap allowed the authorities to access the phone's data as far back as June 2021.