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Landfall Spyware Targets Samsung Galaxy Phones

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Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 uncovered the Landfall spyware, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy phones. The spyware, first detected in July 2024, relied on a security flaw patched in April 2025. The attacks, likely driven by espionage, targeted individuals in a specific region. Landfall spyware shares overlapping digital infrastructure with a known surveillance vendor, Stealth Falcon. The spyware enables broad device surveillance, including accessing photos, messages, contacts, and location tracking. The campaign remained active and undetected for months, highlighting the sophistication of the attack.

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