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Google Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-13223 Exploited in the Wild
Google has issued an emergency update to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-13223, in its Chrome browser. This flaw, linked to the V8 JavaScript engine, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code…
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Apple Alerts Users of Targeted Mercenary Spyware Attacks in 110 Countries
On August 13, 2026, Apple issued threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks targeting their iPhones, iPads, or Macs. This marks a significant update in Apple's…
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Spyware Threats Target Journalists and Activists via Zero-Click Attacks
In early 2025, WhatsApp alerted 90 users, primarily journalists and activists in Europe, that they had been targeted by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware firm. Shortly after, Apple notified iOS users of similar…
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WhatsApp Files Contempt Against NSO Group for New Spyware Attacks
WhatsApp has filed a federal court contempt order against NSO Group for allegedly violating a permanent injunction that prohibits the spyware firm from targeting its users. The Meta-owned messaging platform disrupted…
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Global Surge in Government Access to Commercial Spyware Threatens Privacy
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Cellebrite Tools Used by Russia to Hack Political Activist's Phone Despite Contract Cancellation
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Anonymous Researcher Publishes Zero-Day Exploits for Major Software Projects
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New Revelations in Pegasus Spyware Scandal Involve France and Morocco
A recent investigation by Forbidden Stories has revealed that France considered acquiring the Pegasus spyware from NSO Group while several French ministers, including Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, were targeted. The…
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Congressman Warns of Signal App Vulnerabilities After Hacking Incident
Outgoing Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) revealed that his Signal messaging account was hacked due to a phishing scheme, prompting him to label the app as 'not secure.' The incident involved Russian state-sponsored hackers…
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NSO Group's Spyware Ties to Israeli State Under Scrutiny Amid Global Surveillance Concerns
The NSO Group, known for its Pegasus spyware, has been implicated in facilitating surveillance for authoritarian regimes, including Saudi Arabia. Reports reveal that Israeli officials authorized NSO's sales to these…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- Digital Security Helpline — www.accessnow.org · August 20, 2026
- A First Look At Paragons Proliferating Spyware Operations — citizenlab.ca · August 16, 2026
- Apple warns iPhone users in 110 countries of spyware attacks — Techlicious · August 14, 2026
- Apple has warned iPhone owners in 110 countries about spyware attacks - Межа — Mezha.Ua · August 14, 2026
- Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target — Zdnet · August 14, 2026
- Targeted by Pegasus-Like Spyware? Apple Will Now Alert You Directly on Your iPhone — In.Mashable · August 14, 2026
- Apple warns iPhone users in 110 countries about spyware attacks — Notebookcheck · August 14, 2026
- Are you getting spyware alerts to iPhone's lock screen: What you need to know — Businesstoday.In · August 14, 2026