Predator Spyware Strikes Back: New Tricks to Evade Detection and Anonymize Users

Predator spyware has re-emerged with upgraded infrastructure, making it even more challenging to detect. Despite US sanctions, this mercenary spyware continues to pose a significant threat in multiple countries, including the DRC and Angola.

Hot Take:

Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the internet, Predator spyware says, “Hold my beer!” This digital Houdini has returned with even sneakier tricks up its sleeve, proving it’s the spyware equivalent of a cockroach—impossible to kill and disturbingly resilient.

Key Points:

  • Predator spyware has resurfaced with enhanced features for evading detection.
  • The spyware is developed by the Intellexa Alliance and targets both Android and iPhone devices.
  • Predator is similar to Pegasus spyware, offering intrusive access to phones’ microphones, cameras, and data.
  • The spyware now employs additional layers to anonymize its operations, making it harder to trace.
  • Civil societies are calling for an EU-wide ban on spyware production and use.

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