That brings the total number of nations found to be housing C&C servers for the spy software, either actively or in the past, at 36.
A software developer and seven rental computer distributors are accused of installing spy software on machines that was capable of logging keystrokes and taking webcam photos.
September 04, 2012
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FinSpy Mobile, a part of the commercial surveillance toolkit FinFisher, is believed to be the culprit behind recent espionage incidents targeting mobile platforms, including iOS, BlackBerry and Android.
Security firms are analyzing a rare piece of data-stealing and web traffic-tracking malware that is able to spread onto virtual machines from the host operating system.
Symantec is trying to call attention to 13 applications that have showed up in the official Android Market over concerns that they contain software development tools that enable the theft of data.
The collection of data from mobile phones by Carrier IQ brings to mind the FTC's imposition of 20-year privacy settlements on Facebook and Google.
Microsoft may face challenges from anti-virus rivals after announcing this week that the next version of Windows will come with built-in AV protection.
Good viruses and trojans? Legal malware? Does (or should) AV detect the FBI's spyware?
There are hazards when repurposing personally identifiable information, says ESET's Charles Jeter.
Nearly half of all small and midsize businesses (SMBs) have fallen victim to cybercrime, yet some still are operating with no security defenses in place, according to a report released this week by anti-virus firm Panda Security.
Move over Jessica Biel. Cameron Diaz is now the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to McAfee.
A purported spyware application bundled with roughly 30 Mac third-party screensavers is back active after its maker temporarily stopped distributing it.
The FTC is allowing a Florida company to continue selling its spyware software, but the maker must change its marketing and installation practices.
