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Spyware Vendor Hacked

Posted on By infossl
activism, brazil, hacking, Security technology, spyware, Uncategorized, vulnerabilities

A Brazilian spyware app vendor was hacked by activists: In an undated note seen by TechCrunch, the unnamed hackers described how they found and exploited several security vulnerabilities that allowed them to compromise WebDetetive’s servers and access its user databases. By exploiting other flaws in the spyware maker’s web dashboard—used by abusers to access the … Read More “Spyware Vendor Hacked” »

Brazil Charges Glenn Greenwald with Cybercrimes

Posted on By infossl
brazil, cellphones, chelseamanning, cybercrime, hacking, Security technology

Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrimes in Brazil, stemming from publishing information and documents that were embarrassing to the government. The charges are that he actively helped the people who actually did the hacking: Citing intercepted messages between Mr. Greenwald and the hackers, prosecutors say the journalist played a “clear role in facilitating the … Read More “Brazil Charges Glenn Greenwald with Cybercrimes” »

Brazilian Cell Phone Hack

Posted on By infossl
brazil, cellphones, cybersecurity, hacking, Security technology

I know there’s a lot of politics associated with this story, but concentrate on the cybersecurity aspect for a moment. The cell phones of a thousand Brazilians, including senior government officials, were hacked — seemingly by actors much less sophisticated than rival governments. Brazil’s federal police arrested four people for allegedly hacking 1,000 cellphones belonging … Read More “Brazilian Cell Phone Hack” »