Predator spyware returns with deadly upgrades

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TLDR:

• Predator spyware is back with dangerous new features
• New updates make Predator harder to track and anonymizes customer operations

After activating its chameleon field earlier this year, Predator spyware has resurfaced with upgrades, making it more difficult to track and locate users. The latest Predator infrastructure has been detected in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, indicating that the sanctions applied to Intellexa, the company behind Predator, were only partially successful. Predator, known for its invasive spying capabilities, now offers enhanced anonymity for customer operations, posing a greater challenge for researchers and cybersecurity defense. The Insikt Group recommends following best security practices, such as regular device updates and employing mobile device management systems, to mitigate risks. In addition to Predator’s return, Trump family accounts were hijacked to promote a crypto scam, Fog ransomware is targeting the finance sector, and a new ransomware variant called Lost in the Fog has emerged. A PyPI hijack exposed over 22,000 packages to takeover attacks, while Maltese security researchers faced charges for finding a security flaw.

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