"Google's Warning: Spyware Vendors Exploit 50% of 2023 Zero-Day Attacks"

Google's Threat Analysis Group and Mandiant observed a significant increase in zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks in 2023, with over 50% linked to spyware vendors and their clients. Commercial surveillance vendors were responsible for 50% of all zero-day exploits used in the wild, with Chinese cyber espionage groups exploiting 12 zero-day vulnerabilities. Google advised high-risk users to enable security features on their devices and enroll in its Advanced Protection Program to defend against zero-day attacks. The U.S. has also taken actions, including sanctions and visa restrictions, targeting individuals and entities linked to commercial spyware.