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GuardZoo: The Low-Budget Spyware That’s Still a Big Threat in 2023
GuardZoo may not be as sophisticated as Pegasus, but it’s just as sneaky! This Houthi-developed malware is tricking users into installing it via WhatsApp and browser downloads. Its low-budget charm is proving effective in Yemen and beyond, gathering intelligence and tracking troop movements. Beware the…
Hot Take:
Who knew that Yemeni rebels could give even the most sophisticated spyware a run for their money with something that sounds like a guard dog from a zoo? Apparently, even the less glamorous malware can still pack a punch. GuardZoo may not be as flashy as Pegasus, but it’s got enough tricks up its sleeve to make you rethink your app downloads!
Key Points:
- GuardZoo, a less sophisticated but effective surveillance malware, has been active since at least 2019.
- Developed and used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, it targets military personnel in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Oman.
- Distributed via WhatsApp and direct browser downloads, it uses social engineering to trick users into installation.
- GuardZoo includes custom C2 backend and can update itself stealthily using .dex files.
- Despite its limited scope, it exemplifies the global rise of government-backed surveillanceware.
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