Journalists in Egypt and Lebanon Dodging South Asian Spyware Bullets
Imagine your phone turning against you—microphone on, contacts stolen—while you're just trying to report the truth. That's the nightmare Middle Eastern journalists are living through right now, courtesy of a South Asian cyber crew.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- South Asian Bitter APT runs sophisticated spear-phishing against Mideast journalists, using ProSpy/ToSpy spyware. 𝕏
- Attacks nearly compromised Apple/Google accounts, risking sources and families—30-second takeovers possible. 𝕏
- Hack-for-hire cover masks likely state-backed ops; expect escalation in UAE, Bahrain, beyond. 𝕏
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Originally reported by InfoSecurity Magazine
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