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Hackers used spyware made in Spain to target users in the UAE, Google says | TechCrunch


Security researchers say they have seen hackers targeting victims using spyware developed by a Spanish company.

In a report published on Wednesday, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) said it discovered hackers targeting people in the UAE who used Samsung’s native Android browser, which is a customized version of Chromium. We are actively collaborating with our partners to release patches for the remaining vulnerabilities as early as possible, starting in April, and recommend all users keep their devices updated with the latest software to ensure the highest level of protection possible,” Langlois said. The researchers say they observed attackers abusing the security flaw as part of an exploit chain targeting iPhone owners running iOS 15.1 and older located in Italy, Malaysia and Kazakhstan.

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