Israeli tech company Insanet has found a way to deliver spyware through targeted advertisements, turning them into Trojan horses, says this criminology professor.
of what you did, where you went, who you communicated with, what you bought, what you’re thinking of buying, and much more., which are sent to you by a sophisticated network - an automated marketplace of advertisers, publishers and ad brokers that operates at lightning speed.
Now, according to an investigative report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, an Israeli technology company called Insanet has developed the means of delivering spyware via online ad networks, turning some targeted ads into Trojan horses. According to the report, there’s no defence against the spyware, and the Israeli government has given Insanet approval to sell the technology.
While its actual capabilities are still under investigation, the new Sherlock spyware is at least capable of infiltration, monitoring, data capture and data transmission, according to the Haaretz report.WHO’S USING SPYWARE Companies might use spyware to monitor employees’ computer activities, ostensibly to protect intellectual property, prevent data breaches or ensure compliance with company policies. Private investigators might use spyware to gather information and evidence for clients on legal or personal matters.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Commentary: Amazon makes a shrewd move in the AI arms raceThe startup Anthropic will use the company's computer chips, positioning them as a viable competitor to those made by Nvidia, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Dave Lee.
続きを読む »
Commentary: Shooting of police inspector at dinner party exposes corruption underbelly in Thai policeA brazen killing of a police inspector in front of dozens of other policemen raises questions about who Thai police really serve and protect, says long-time Thailand watcher Craig Keating.
続きを読む »
Commentary: Indonesia needs soft power to advance its global cloutIndonesia hopes to hold greater sway over its strategic environment, but it lacks a strategy for leveraging soft power, say policy researchers.
続きを読む »
Commentary: Will ASEAN’s first joint military exercise prepare it for future crises?The participation of all ASEAN members is significant, given that the Southeast Asia regional bloc is not a military alliance, says a Lowy Institute researcher.
続きを読む »
Commentary: Retail festivals like the Great Singapore Sale have lost their relevanceShopping has undergone a profound transformation driven by emerging technologies and new ways of consumption. It’s not difficult to see why retail festivals have lost much of their glow, says Accenture Song’s Simone Morandi.
続きを読む »
Commentary: The problem with power parentsAn adult child using their parents to seek advice from family friends rather than picking up the phone themselves might not be someone you want to go into business with, says the Financial Times' Stephen Bush.
続きを読む »