Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone.

The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from ...

Commercial spyware from 100 countries now bypasses iPhone encryption through zero-click attacks, making every smartphone ...

You already know malware is out there. You hear about phishing emails, fake apps and data breaches almost every week. But every so often, something comes along that feels more personal. ZeroDayRAT ...

While phishing emails were once typo-ridden and repetitive, they now masquerade behind legitimate tools, logos, and ...

A government customer of sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa hacked the phone of a prominent journalist in Angola, according to Amnesty International, the latest case of targeting someone in civil ...

Spyware is designed to stay invisible, so if it’s hiding on your computer, you’re not supposed to notice—at least not right away. I want to walk you through the specific warning signs, tools, and ...

An Italian digital rights organization exposed a government spyware maker distributing malware through counterfeit Android ...

The U.S. government’s must-pass defense policy bill includes a measure that aims to shield U.S. troops and diplomats from ensnarement by commercial spyware programs. The provision, slotted into the ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Domestic investment in spyware is undermining national security at all levels of society. Spyware—malicious software used to surveil individuals and organizations—poses a rapidly growing threat to U.S ...