Predator Spyware Gains New Zero-Click Attack Vector
Security researchers uncovered a major shift in how Predator spyware infects targets. The platform now uses a new zero-click attack vector that removes the need for user interaction. This evolution strengthens Predator’s ability to compromise devices silently and expands its role in high-stakes surveillance campaigns. How the New Infection Vector Works Cisco Talos revealed that attackers use network injection to
Batavia Spyware Campaign Hits Dozens of Russian Organizations
A newly discovered Windows spyware campaign, called Batavia, is making waves in the cybersecurity community after being exposed by researchers at Kaspersky. The campaign, active since at least July 2024, has already targeted dozens of Russian organizations, primarily large industrial enterprises. How the Attack Works The Batavia campaign begins with carefully crafted phishing emails that masquerade as legitimate business correspondence,
Predator Spyware Bounces Back and Finds New Market
When U.S. and EU sanctions hit Intellexa, the company behind the Predator spyware platform, many observers predicted the mercenary‑surveillance market would retreat. Instead, freshly released telemetry from Recorded Future’s Insikt Group shows Predator morphing rather than melting away. Their latest report maps brand‑new command‑and‑control (C2) servers in Mozambique, the first public evidence of a customer there, plus infrastructure tied to
