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AGoogle‑reported campaign shows hackers using voice phishing to target private equity firms, law firms and ratings agencies, stealing passwords and MFA codes via spoofed help desks. Several victims reportedly paid ransoms; researchers warn that the human element remains the biggest weakness in corporate security.
Apple has issued threat notifications in 110 countries about mercenary spyware attacks targeting high-profile individuals. The alerts urge recipients to take immediate steps, including enabling Lockdown Mode, updating devices, and seeking specialist help. The advisories come as expert groups note the growing reach and sophistication of government-linked spyware.
Ring has announced a new encryption standard called TAKE that temporarily decrypts videos in the cloud to enable features like Smart Alerts, with encryption keys deleted within 24 hours. Users can still opt for end-to-end encryption. TAKE will roll out globally from September, while familiar faces facial recognition and related concerns persist.