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Ad blocker is an effective tool against government spyware: report

Documents obtained by Israeli news outlet Haaretz revealed that in 2022, Intellexa, a European firm behind the Predator spyware which is equipped to gain access to a target's phone contents in real time, showcased a proof-of-concept system called Aladdin, designed to disseminate phone spyware via online ads. Haaretz reported that the Aladdin system targeted graphic designers and activists under the guise of job offers, demonstrating how the spyware infiltrates devices. However, the status of Aladdin's development and whether it was sold to government entities remains unclear.

ICC loses $2.5m in phishing scam!

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is being linked with reports claiming that it recently fell prey to a massive online scam.

US govt recovers over 300 classified docs from Trump's Florida estate

The US government has recovered more than 300 documents with classified markings from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, including material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing multiple people briefed on the matter.

Niko graft case: Hearing on plea to produce FBI agent, Canadian cops Jan 3

A special court in Dhaka today fixes January 3 for holding a hearing on a petition seeking permission to produce an FBI special agent and two members of Canadian police in connection with the Niko corruption case.

Trump to nominate Christopher Wray as new FBI director

President Donald Trump, in a surprise Twitter message, says he will nominate former assistant US attorney general Christopher Wray to lead the FBI.

FIFA scandal: Argentine firm agrees to $112.8 mn settlement

Argentine sports marketing company Torneos y Competencias S.A. agreed Tuesday to pay $112.8 million to settle charges in the United States stemming from a massive FIFA corruption scandal, authorities said.

Football: Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls, says Blatter

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.

Football: FIFA bans Qatari official from Asian vote

World football body FIFA bans a senior Qatari official from running in elections for a seat on its new-look council over an investigation.

Orlando gay nightclub shooting: Who was Omar Mateen?

A gunman who killed dozens of people in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has been identified as Omar Mateen, a US citizen who had been known to the FBI since 2013.

April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024

Ad blocker is an effective tool against government spyware: report

Documents obtained by Israeli news outlet Haaretz revealed that in 2022, Intellexa, a European firm behind the Predator spyware which is equipped to gain access to a target's phone contents in real time, showcased a proof-of-concept system called Aladdin, designed to disseminate phone spyware via online ads. Haaretz reported that the Aladdin system targeted graphic designers and activists under the guise of job offers, demonstrating how the spyware infiltrates devices. However, the status of Aladdin's development and whether it was sold to government entities remains unclear.

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

ICC loses $2.5m in phishing scam!

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is being linked with reports claiming that it recently fell prey to a massive online scam.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

US govt recovers over 300 classified docs from Trump's Florida estate

The US government has recovered more than 300 documents with classified markings from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, including material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing multiple people briefed on the matter.

December 9, 2018
December 9, 2018

Niko graft case: Hearing on plea to produce FBI agent, Canadian cops Jan 3

A special court in Dhaka today fixes January 3 for holding a hearing on a petition seeking permission to produce an FBI special agent and two members of Canadian police in connection with the Niko corruption case.

June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017

Trump to nominate Christopher Wray as new FBI director

President Donald Trump, in a surprise Twitter message, says he will nominate former assistant US attorney general Christopher Wray to lead the FBI.

December 14, 2016
December 14, 2016

FIFA scandal: Argentine firm agrees to $112.8 mn settlement

Argentine sports marketing company Torneos y Competencias S.A. agreed Tuesday to pay $112.8 million to settle charges in the United States stemming from a massive FIFA corruption scandal, authorities said.

December 9, 2016
December 9, 2016

Football: Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls, says Blatter

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Football: FIFA bans Qatari official from Asian vote

World football body FIFA bans a senior Qatari official from running in elections for a seat on its new-look council over an investigation.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

Orlando gay nightclub shooting: Who was Omar Mateen?

A gunman who killed dozens of people in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has been identified as Omar Mateen, a US citizen who had been known to the FBI since 2013.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Cyber attackers target US presidential campaigns: official

Cyber attackers are targeting the campaigns of Democratic and Republican presidential contenders, US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Wednesday.

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