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Mike Murray, vice president of security intelligence at Lookout, discusses how mobile is redefining phishing, taking it out of the traditional inbox and into SMS and Facebook messages. Continue reading Black Hat Video Exclusive: Mobile APTs Redefining Phishing Attacks
Researchers have discovered a set of custom surveillanceware tools being deployed against Android and iOS devices primarily in the Middle East. Continue reading Phishing Spy Campaign Targets Top Mideast Officials
Security researchers discovered two pieces of malware used by the Pakistani military in order to to spy on specific targets in the Middle East, Afghanistan and India, according to the mobile security company Lookout. The malware, dubbed Stealth Mango and Tangelo, appears to have successfully compromised government officials, medical professionals and civilians in Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. Targets were compromised via Android and possibly iOS. Government officials in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and Iran were indirectly compromised after interacting with direct Stealth Mango victims. Instead of sophisticated and expensive exploits, attackers relied on phishing through third-party app stores and possibly physical access to targeted devices. The campaign is ongoing as of April 2018. The malware, developed by independent contractors, is constantly being updated. Developers are releasing up to two new versions per week. “What’s interesting is the ability, insight and amount […]
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