Spyware Shenanigans: From Secret Snooping to Data Breaches and F-35 Rumors
Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware maker, claims to help law enforcement catch criminals, but a report suggests its tools have also targeted journalists and activists. Meanwhile, the US military denies the existence of a “kill switch” in its F-35 jets, dismissing the idea as a security myth.
Hot Take:
In the wild world of spyware, Paragon Solutions is like that friend who promises to help you, but instead ends up gossiping about you behind your back. And just when you thought your parental control app was safe, SpyX shows us that sometimes, even the babysitter needs a babysitter. Meanwhile, the F-35 fighter jet is like a high-tech version of that stubborn car that refuses to break down completely but gives you enough grief to keep you on edge.
Key Points:
- Paragon Solutions, co-founded by a former Israeli Prime Minister, faces accusations of targeting civilians with spyware.
- Citizen Lab collaborated with Meta to block a zero-click exploit used by Paragon, affecting WhatsApp users.
- SpyX, a parental control app, suffered a significant data breach, exposing nearly two million accounts.
- The US military denies the existence of a “kill switch” for the F-35 fighter jet.
- Concerns persist about software and maintenance dependencies for the F-35.
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