Kaspersky’s iShutdown Tool Detects Pegasus Spyware on iOS Devices

By Waqas
Kaspersky has recently launched a tool called iShutdown, designed not only to detect the notorious Pegasus spyware but also to identify other malware threats on iOS devices.
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Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections

Kaspersky’s researchers have developed a lightweight method to detect indicators of infection from sophisticated iOS spyware such as NSO Group’s Pegasus, QuaDream’s Reign, and Intellexa’s Predator through analyzing a log file created … Continue reading Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections

New iPhone Exploit Uses Four Zero-Days

Kaspersky researchers are detailing “an attack that over four years backdoored dozens if not thousands of iPhones, many of which belonged to employees of Moscow-based security firm Kaspersky.” It’s a zero-click exploit that makes use of four iPhone zero-days.

The most intriguing new detail is the targeting of the heretofore-unknown hardware feature, which proved to be pivotal to the Operation Triangulation campaign. A zero-day in the feature allowed the attackers to bypass advanced hardware-based memory protections designed to safeguard device system integrity even after an attacker gained the ability to tamper with memory of the underlying kernel. On most other platforms, once attackers successfully exploit a kernel vulnerability they have full control of the compromised system…

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iPhone Spyware Exploits Obscure Chip Feature, Targets Researchers

By Deeba Ahmed
Triangulation of Terror: Inside the Most Sophisticated iPhone Spyware Campaign Ever Seen.
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Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

New botnets, more AI in spearphishing and increases in hack-for-hire business are some of Kaspersky’s security predictions. Get extensive APT mitigation tips, too. Continue reading Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

Kaspersky reveals ‘elegant’ malware resembling NSA code

The Russian cybersecurity firm discovered sophisticated malware that combined cryptocurrency mining and espionage capabilities.

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Quishing: Tricks to look out for

QR code phishing – aka “quishing” – is on the rise, according to HP, Darktrace, Malwarebytes, AusCERT, and many others. What are QR codes? QR codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes used for tracking products, identifying item… Continue reading Quishing: Tricks to look out for

Stealth Techniques Used in ‘Operation Triangulation’ iOS Attack Dissected

Kaspersky analyzes the stealth techniques that were used in the ‘Operation Triangulation’ iOS zero-click attacks.
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Two dozen arrested, hundreds of malicious IPs taken down in African cybercrime operation

The cybercrime and fraud operations, including fraudulent art sales, were linked to financial losses of more than $40 million.

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