Christopher Wray, the F.B.I.’s director, told Congress last December that the bureau purchased the phone hacking tool Pegasus for research purposes.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
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Greece to Ban Sale of Spyware After Government Is Accused of Surveillance
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ban after a news report claimed that he had directed the use of spyware against prominent politicians and journalists, which he denied.
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Gaming Is Booming. That’s Catnip for Cybercriminals.
Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes, microtransactions and messages from fellow players.
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Former Uber Security Chief Joe Sullivan Found Guilty of Hiding Hack From Authorities
A jury found Joe Sullivan, who led security at the ride-hailing company, guilty on two different counts. The case could change how security professionals handle data breaches.