WhatsApp has publicly attributed the attack on its users in May 2019 to the Israeli spyware makers, NSO Group.
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Facebook urged by governments to halt end-to-end encryption plans
The US, UK and Australian governments last week officially urged Facebook to halt its plans for end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp vulnerability could compromise Android smartphones
A researcher has released details of a WhatsApp flaw that could be used to compromise the app and the mobile device the app is running on.
Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging
The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.
Amnesty sues maker of Pegasus, the spyware let in by WhatsApp zero day
Amnesty International, which was sent the Pegasus spyware via a WhatsApp message, is seeking to stop NSO Group’s “web of surveillance.”
Update iOS and Mojave now! Apple patches are out
Apple has released its May 2019 security updates, taking iOS to version 12.3 and macOS Mojave to version 10.14.5.
Update WhatsApp now! One call could give spies access to your phone
A WhatsApp zero-day has allowed an “advanced cyber actor” to successfully install spyware on victims’ phones with no more than a phone call.
Break up Facebook, cofounder says: it’s an un-American monopoly
During the 2018 “annus horribilis”, users disgusted at privacy flops swore to dump Facebook. But where else is there to go?
Criminals are hiding in Telegram – but backdoors are not the answer
When it comes to an easy life, the criminals behind the fearful Anubis banking malware have become big fans of Twitter and, increasingly, the secure messaging of Telegram.
Facebook outage coincides with (or causes?) 3m new Telegram users
A worldwide, nearly day-long outage at Facebook led to Telegram having a busy, busy day.