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Hackers Spread Fake Red Alert Rocket Alert App to Spy on Israeli Users
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a malicious trojanized version of the Red Alert rocket warning app targeting Israeli Android users. Distributed via fake Home Front Command SMS messages, this spyware steals GPS data, SMS messages, and contact lists while maintaining full alert functionality.
New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices
Meet ZeroDayRAT, a newly advertised malware targeting Android and iOS devices with surveillance, location tracking, and crypto theft tools sold via Telegram as a MaaS service.
New Variant of ClayRat Android Spyware Seize Full Device Control
The dangerous ClayRat Android spyware has evolved, gaining the ability to steal PINs, record screens, and disable security by abusing Accessibility Services. Users must beware of fake apps spreading through phishing sites and Dropbox.
7 Year Long ShadyPanda Attack Spied on 4.3M Chrome and Edge Users
Koi Security exposes ShadyPanda, a group that used trusted Chrome/Edge extensions to infect 4.3 million users over 7 years for deep surveillance and corporate espionage.
New RadzaRat Spyware Poses as File Manager to Hijack Android Devices
Certo Software found RadzaRat, an Android RAT disguised as a file manager that has a 0/66 detection rate on VirusTotal. It keylogs passwords and steals files.
LANDFALL Spyware Targeted Samsung Galaxy Phones via Malicious Images
Unit 42 discovered LANDFALL, commercial-grade Android spyware, which used a hidden image vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042) to remotely spy on Samsung Galaxy users via WhatsApp. Update your phone now.
New Dante Spyware Linked to Rebranded Hacking Team, Now Memento Labs
Kaspersky researchers uncovered Operation ForumTroll, an attack campaign utilising the new 'Dante' spyware developed by Memento Labs, the rebranded Hacking Team. The attacks used a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-2783) and COM hijacking for persistence, confirming the continued deployment of advanced surveillance tools by the controversial Italian firm.
Fake TikTok and WhatsApp Apps Infect Android Devices with ClayRat Spyware
Zimperium's zLabs warns of ClayRat, a fast-spreading Android spyware targeting Russia. It hides in fake apps like TikTok and steals texts, calls records, and camera photos.
Spyware Disguised as Signal and ToTok Apps Targets UAE Android Users
ESET warns of fake Signal and ToTok apps spreading Android spyware in the UAE, stealing contacts, messages, and chat backups from users.
Hack of US Surveillance Provider RemoteCOM Exposes Court Data
A massive data breach at RemoteCOM exposed 14,000 personal files and police contacts from the SCOUT software. Learn what this aggressive spyware records, and the high risks for all involved parties.