Tag Archives: Malware

The US federal government has claimed that it legally hacked into a network of computers infected by ‘malware’ to shut down a Russian online spying operation. A court warrant allowed FBI agents to remotely access infected computers, which officials described as an “innovative use of legal authorities.” On Tuesday, the …

Two prominent human rights defenders in Morocco have been targeted using surveillance technology developed by the Israeli-based company NSO Group, according to new research published by Amnesty Tech. Maati Monjib, an academic and human rights activist, and Abdessadak El Bouchattaoui, a human rights lawyer who has represented protesters from the …

An international crime gang which used malware to steal $100m (£77m) from more than 40,000 victims has been dismantled. A complex police operation conducted investigations in the US, Bulgaria, Germany, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The gang infected computers with GozNym malware, which captured online banking details to access bank accounts. …