Hackers can implant malware in your computer, phone or tablet without you knowing.
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And the entry points vary from websites that spoof legitimate ones to an innocent-looking link in your email.
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The scariest thing is not knowing your device is infected until it’s too late. ChromeLoader, for example, hijacks your browser to redirect traffic to advertisement websites.
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Even worse, the malware can be used to steal usernames and passwords.
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We have bad news if you’re worried about hackers accessing your data and private information.
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Anyone can purchase commercially available hacking tools, including those who should be looking out for your best interests.
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Google has been tracking commercial spyware tools for years and put out a blog post detailing “government-backed actors” targeting victims in Italy and Kazakhstan.
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The spyware was attributed to an Italian vendor called RCS Labs.
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Cybersecurity company Lookout Research named the spyware “Hermit” and revealed its suspicions that a telecommunications company called Tykelab Srl is acting as a front company.
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The spyware is being used to spy on both iPhone and Android users.