Chinese Mustang Panda Used Fake Diplomatic Briefings to Spy on Officials
A new spy campaign by Mustang Panda uses fake US diplomatic briefings to target government officials. Discover how this silent surveillance operation works.
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Google to Pay $8.25M Settlement Over Child Data Tracking in Play Store
Is your child’s data safe? Google settles for $8.25M over claims it tracked kids under 13 without parental…
US Man Jailed After FBI Traced 1,100 IP Addresses in Cyberstalking Case
A 25-year-old Bigfork, Montana man, Jeremiah Daniel Starr, used over 50 phone numbers and a VPN to harass a victim he called his “best friend,” even staging a fake shooting. Learn more about the FBI investigation that traced 1,100 IP addresses to bring…
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.
MI6 Opens Dark Web Portal “Silent Courier” for Russians to Share Secrets
The UK’s spy agency, MI6, has launched a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to securely recruit agents worldwide, particularly from Russia. Learn how this shift to the dark web marks a new era in modern espionage and national security.
North Korean Group ScarCruft Expands From Spying to Ransomware Attacks
North Korean hackers ScarCruft shift from spying to ransomware, using VCD malware in phishing attacks, targeting South Korea…
The Cipher Brief’s Hottest Summer Reading
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Apple to Pay $95 Million in Siri Snooping Lawsuit – Here’s How to Apply
Did Siri record you? Apple is paying $95 million over Siri snooping allegations. Find out if you’re eligible…
Roblox Lawsuit Claims Hidden Tracking Used to Monetize Kids Data
Roblox hit with class action over alleged secret tracking of kids’ data; lawsuit claims privacy law violations and…
Israeli NSO Group Suspected of “MMS Fingerprint” Attack on WhatsApp
By Waqas
The latest report from Swedish telecom security firm Enea sheds light on security vulnerabilities within the widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp.
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