Another day, another #malware attack on #smartphones. Researchers at #Unit42, ,the threat intelligence arm of #PaloAltoNetworks , have revealed a sophisticated #spyware known as “Landfall” targeting #SamsungGalaxy phones. The researchers say this campaign leveraged a zero-day exploit in Samsung #Android software to steal a raft of personal data, and it was active for almost a year. Thankfully, the underlying #vulnerability has now been patched
#privacy #security

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/commercial-spyware-landfall-ran-rampant-on-samsung-phones-for-almost-a-year/

Commercial spyware “Landfall” ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year

Targeted attack could steal all of a phone’s data and activate camera or mic.

Ars Technica