A case maker might have leaked the iPhone Fold design
This year’s biggest Apple launch is likely to be the iPhone Fold, the company’s first ever foldable smartphone. And we’re starting to get a good idea of what to expect: last week we got our…
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Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push to enter US market
NSO Group, one of the most well-known and controversial makers of government spyware, released a new transparency report on Wednesday, as the company enters what it described as “a new phase of accountability.” But the…
Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software
The founder of a U.S.-based spyware company, whose surveillance products allowed customers to spy on the phones and computers of unsuspecting victims, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to his long-running operation. pcTattletale founder Bryan…
Roomba maker iRobot swept into bankruptcy
In recent years, it has faced competition from cheaper Chinese rivals, including Picea, putting pressure on sales and forcing iRobot to reduce headcount. A management shake-up in early 2024 saw the departure of its co-founder…
Sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa had direct access to government espionage victims, researchers say
Spyware maker Intellexa had remote access to some of its government customers’ surveillance systems, giving company staffers the ability to see the personal data of people whose phones had been hacked with its Predator spyware,…
Mini PC maker says price hike is driven by rising DRAM and SSD costs
Minisforum, a manufacturer of desktop mini PCs, said that it’s raising prices due to an increase in “raw material” component costs. The culprits appear to be rising DRAM and flash memory prices, where the market…
ChatGPT maker reportedly eyes $1 trillion IPO despite major quarterly losses
An OpenAI spokesperson told Reuters that “an IPO is not our focus, so we could not possibly have set a date,” adding that the company is “building a durable business and advancing our mission so…
CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware
On Monday, researchers at cybersecurity giant Kaspersky published a report identifying a new spyware called Dante that they say targeted Windows victims in Russia and neighboring Belarus. The researchers said the Dante spyware is made…
Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that…
Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors
Israeli spyware maker NSO Group has confirmed to TechCrunch that a U.S. investment group has acquired the company. NSO spokesperson Oded Hershowitz told TechCrunch on Friday that “an American investment group has invested tens of…