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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.

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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.

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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.

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ESET Exposes Android Spyware Asin Targeting Arabic Users

Malicious apps masquerading as legitimate tools have been targeting Arabic-speaking Android users, packing stealthy spyware capabilities that allow them to siphon off sensitive information. These fake apps, part of a spyware cluster called Asin, are being spread through fraudulent websites and social accounts.

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Spyware Exploits Intimate Partner Abuse Globally

The dark side of technology has enabled a staggering 14,500 people across 128 countries to allegedly buy and use commercial spyware, giving them unrestricted access to intimate details of others' lives. This invasive software can track locations, activate microphones, and even compromise devices without a single click.

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