WiFiDemon – iPhone Wi-Fi bug could also enable RCE

Carl Schou, a researcher, uncovered a new WiFi bug in June that can permanently disable iPhone users’ WiFi by disconnecting it.   The WiFi bug can be triggered by merely…

Pegasus Project – Spyware used to target journalist, activists and others

The Pegasus Project was a large-scale investigation into the leak of 50,000 phone numbers of possible spying targets, which indicated NSO Group’s malware was being exploited.   According to an…

Israeli firm Candiru exploited Windows zero-days to deploy spyware

Candiru, an Israeli surveillance company also known as Sourgum, used Windows zero-day exploits to release DevilsTongue, a new Windows malware.   According to Microsoft and Citizen Lab researchers, Candiru’s spyware…

Trickbot makes a comeback with its VNC module for high-value targets

Despite law enforcement actions intended at eliminating the Trickbot botnet, it continues to evolve. The creators recently released an upgrade for the VNC module, which is used to control infected…