Surveillance by Arid Viper on Android users in the Middle East – Weekly security rundown with Tony Anscombe

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The clandestine software, referred to as AridSpy by ESET, is circulated via deceptive websites that present themselves as various communication applications, a employment search tool, and a ap

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The clandestine software, referred to as AridSpy by ESET, is circulated via deceptive websites that present themselves as various communication applications, a employment search tool, and a app for the Palestinian Civil Registry

14 Jun 2024

ESET researchers disclosed this week their discoveries on five operations employing trojanized applications to aim at Android users in Egypt and Palestine. Commencing in 2022, these operations were ostensibly directed by the Arid Viper APT team, with three still in operation today. The multifaceted espionage software, named AridSpy by ESET, is disseminated via customized websites mimicking different messaging utilities, a job-seeking application, and an app for the Palestinian Civil Registry.

For more insights, watch the video and delve into the comprehensive report here: Arid Viper taints Android applications with AridSpy

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