Tag: covert surveillance
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Cisco Routers for Covert Surveillance
Chinese hackers have cleverly exploited Cisco routers, transforming them from mere transit devices to covert surveillance platforms, as discovered by incident responders at Sygnia. This sinister manipulation allows hackers to secretly collect data, with one of the first clues being an unexplained GRE tunnel interface on a Cisco IOS XR router.
Armored Likho Expands Cyber-Espionage Arsenal
Meet the Armored Likho group, a cyber-espionage mastermind that's just leveled up its game with a suite of sneaky new implants that can hijack Telegram sessions and eavesdrop on conversations. The latest campaign, uncovered in May 2026, uses a cunning fake donation app to infiltrate targets across Russia.
Wetherspoons Targets Smart Glasses Over Covert Surveillance Concerns
Wetherspoons is taking a stand against covert surveillance by asking customers to switch off their smart glasses' cameras, citing concerns over secret filming of patrons and staff. The pub chain is opting for a camera-off approach rather than an outright ban on the wearable tech.
Surveillance campaigns exploit telecom vulnerabilities with commercial tools
Researchers have uncovered a shocking truth: telecom vulnerabilities are being exploited by covert surveillance campaigns using commercial tools, putting global telecommunications security at risk. This alarming trend allows unknown parties to track targets undetected, highlighting a pressing need for tighter regulations.