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Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data

TechCrunch

Poland-based spyware LetMeSpy is no longer operational and said it will shut down after a June data breach wiped out its servers, including its huge trove of data stolen from thousands of victims’ phones. Both Spytrac and Support King shut down following TechCrunch’s reporting.

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Going to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is cheaper when you bundle

TechCrunch

Seriously, though, when you bring your posse to Disrupt, you increase the networking ground you can cover and the opportunities you can discover and you can absorb more of the invaluable knowledge shared throughout the show. AI for SaaS Security Stage : Signal and the Future of Encrypted Messaging The Spyware Industry Is Out of Control.

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Daily Crunch: Thousands of Google Play users download Android banking trojan

TechCrunch

There’s also a neat DeFi event coming up , and TC Sessions: Mobility will feature Nuro co-founder Jiajun Zhu , which is fun as the company is worth $8.6 Soon every company will also be a VC : The boom in venture capital activity that the world saw in 2021 did not fail to impact large companies. See you at all three! – Alex.

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Disrupt kicks off tomorrow — check out the highlights

TechCrunch

Have a look at the agenda for times and stage locations and then fire up your event app, build your schedule and start connecting and networking with other attendees. How to Build Your Early VC Network — Turning Social Capital into Financial Capital: If you haven’t heard of Nik, Josh or Gefen, where have you been? Tuesday, October 18.

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Choosing the Best VPN For Android

Storm Consulting

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can also add a level of reliability to your mobile phone or perhaps tablet, keeping your data and privacy secure when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. It can also help sidestep region-specific streaming services and geo-restricted articles, as well as prevent malicious websites and trackers.

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Even North Korea has an antivirus program—but it’s used for spying

The Parallax

Researchers announced on May 1 that when they inspected the ingredients of the North Korean antivirus software for Windows computers, they found a mix of spyware and old code stolen from an antivirus vendor. Jaku is a known spyware-botnet combination, spread over BitTorrent.

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9 Types of Phishing and Ransomware Attacks—And How to Identify Them

Ivanti

The most common phishing delivery tactics are email and attachments, text and multimedia messages, telephone and malicious advertisement networks. Phishing continues to be the most common type of cybercrime today, and as remote and hybrid work becomes the norm, companies and employees have become more relaxed with their cybersecurity hygiene.