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Microsoft says private Israeli firm has helped governments hack journalists and human rights advocates
The full capabilities of Candiru’s spying tools aren’t clear but they likely allow users to intercept victims’ communications, steal their data, track their location and spy through microphones and cameras, Scott-Railton said. The tools were effective against both Windows and Mac computers as well as iPhone and Android smartphones.
The researchers also found phony websites masquerading as international media, human rights organizations and other legitimate groups that were used to deliver Candiru spyware. Among them were phony sites that appeared to be affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement and sites related to gender equality.
The full capabilities of Candiru’s spying tools aren’t clear but they likely allow users to intercept victims’ communications, steal their data, track their location and spy through microphones and cameras, Scott-Railton said. The tools were effective against both Windows and Mac computers as well as iPhone and Android smartphones.
The researchers also found phony websites masquerading as international media, human rights organizations and other legitimate groups that were used to deliver Candiru spyware. Among them were phony sites that appeared to be affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement and sites related to gender equality.
