spyware Archives

FTC orders SpyFone to notify users who secretly had it installed on their phones

The company and its chief executive are banned from the surveillance business.

On Sep 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

Spyware used to monitor slain Washington Post journalist’s friends and family

The phone belonging to Khashoggi's fiancée was infected with Pegasus spyware just four days after his death.

On Jul 19, 2021 by Siobhan Ball

Tech

Malwarebytes crushes all cyberthreats for secure surfing

Take a free test to see if your computer is at risk.

On Nov 7, 2019 by Jaime Carrillo

Dot Recs IRL

WhatsApp bug allowed hackers to hijack phones just by calling them

Israeli spyware company reportedly used the bug to spy on journalists.

On May 14, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Layer 8 Tech

1 in 5 millennials prefer government spying to partner snooping

The majority of participants were averse to state surveillance.

On Apr 18, 2017 by David Gilmour

Tech

Secret pre-installed backdoor sent thousands of Android owners’ texts to China

Were you affected?

On Nov 16, 2016 by David Gilmour

Tech

New Android malware called ‘PowerOffHijack’ can secretly commandeer your phone

Just another reason to run an anti-virus app on your phone.

On Feb 20, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

Don’t get caught in a phishing scam this holiday season

You should always be on alert—especially now.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Selena Larson

Tech

FBI used Miss Teen USA cyberstalker’s own tricks against him

A sleazy hacker didn't count on the beatuy queen fighting back.

On Sep 30, 2013 by Miles Klee

Crime Internet Culture

U.K. spyware company investigated for human rights violations

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will open an investigation into Gamma International, the U.K.-based makers of FinFisher surveillance software.

On Jun 24, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

Internet Culture News