The malware provides full device control and real-time surveillance capabilities like those of advanced spyware.
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Soverli Raises $2.6 Million for Secure Smartphone OS
The sovereign smartphone OS runs along Android or iOS, allowing users to switch between secure, isolated environments.
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India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones
The Ministry of Communications on had asked smartphone makers to install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” app within 90 days and to prevent users from disabling it.
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Android’s December 2025 Updates Patch Two Zero-Days
Google warns that two out of the 107 vulnerabilities patched in Android this month have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks.
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Australian Man Sentenced to Prison for Wi-Fi Attacks at Airports and on Flights
Michael Clapsis has been sentenced to 7 years and 4 months in prison for stealing sensitive information.
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CISA Warns of Spyware Targeting Messaging App Users
CISA has described the techniques used by attackers and pointed out that the focus is on high-value individuals.
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Android Update Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw
The November 2025 Android patches resolve two vulnerabilities, both in the platform’s System component.
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In Other News: iOS 26 Deletes Spyware Evidence, Shadow Escape Attack, Cyber Exec Sold Secrets to Russia
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Everest group takes credit for Collins Aerospace hack, Maryland launches VDP, gamers targeted with red teaming tool and RAT.
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Pwn2Own WhatsApp Hacker Says Exploit Privately Disclosed to Meta
Questions have been raised over the technical viability of the purported WhatsApp exploit, but the researcher says he wants to keep his identity private.
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Mobile Security: Verizon Says Attacks Soar, AI-Powered Threats Raise Alarm
Verizon’s 2025 Mobile Security Index shows that 85% of organizations believe mobile device attacks are on the rise.
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