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AIMeta Blocks NSO Group's New WhatsApp Phishing Attack, Files Contempt Order
Meta has detected and blocked spear-phishing attacks attributed to Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users. The company is filing a federal contempt order against NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that prohibited the vendor from targeting WhatsApp and its users, with the attacks attempting to redirect victims to malicious external websites through deceptive links.
AIAndroid Spyware Asin Targets Arabic Users via Fake News, PDF and War Map Apps
ESET has identified a new Android spyware called Asin specifically targeting Arabic-speaking users through deceptive distribution methods. The malware campaigns, detected in early 2025, utilize fake websites impersonating utilities, war-related information sources, and government news platforms to distribute the spyware to unsuspecting victims.