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Stalkers Exploit Chrome's Sync Feature for Surveillance

Imagine having your every online move tracked by someone you trust - all because they exploited a feature meant to make your life easier. A security researcher found that a stalker can use Google Chrome's sync feature to monitor a victim's online activity, gaining access to their browsing history from anywhere in the world.

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Meta Disrupts NSO Group's WhatsApp Phishing Campaign

Meta detected and blocked a sneaky WhatsApp phishing campaign linked to NSO Group, where attackers tried to trick people into clicking malicious links that led to external websites. The company also filed a contempt order against NSO for allegedly violating a court injunction by targeting WhatsApp users.

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