Google discovered Russian hackers using spyware through Chrome for Android
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-russian-hackers-exploited-chrome-android/
If you ever wondered why you should always update your software, a report from Google today has your answer. The company discovered hackers potentially using commercial spyware to exploit theChrome browser on Android, as well as Apple's WebKit on iOS. The attackers were identified as APT29, a Russian government-backed hacking group known as "Midnight Blizzard."
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/667809
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