All articles tagged with #phone hacking
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 404 Media
A security breach occurred when someone infiltrated a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call, leaking details about the company's capabilities to unlock Google Pixel phones, including those running GrapheneOS, highlighting ongoing concerns about phone hacking techniques and leaks in the industry.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TechCrunch
Chinese authorities are using a malware called Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract data from seized phones, including messages, images, and location data, raising privacy concerns especially for travelers in China. The tool requires physical access to devices and leaves evidence of its use, but once installed, it can access extensive personal data, highlighting ongoing surveillance and digital forensics efforts by Chinese authorities.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Donald Trump announced that an impersonator hacked White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles's phone, pretending to be her in calls and messages, but he expressed confidence in her ability to handle the situation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NJ.com
Susie Wiles, a close advisor to Donald Trump, had her personal phone hacked, with hackers impersonating her using AI to send suspicious messages to prominent Republicans and business leaders, prompting an FBI investigation into the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home invasion, for "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. The settlement amount was not disclosed, and NGN admitted no liability, stating the settlement was in the financial interest of both parties. Grant, who previously settled a case against Murdoch's News of the World for phone hacking, vowed to use the money to support groups advocating for privacy rights and against media intrusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against The Sun's publisher over allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering, stating that he felt compelled to settle out of court to avoid paying legal costs even if he won damages at trial. Grant plans to donate the settlement funds to groups campaigning to reform the British press. The lawsuit was part of a larger legal battle involving allegations of phone tapping and unlawful information gathering, with Prince Harry also suing the publisher.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Actor Hugh Grant has settled his privacy case with The Sun's publisher, News Group Newspapers, over alleged unlawful information gathering, including phone tapping and burglary. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Grant, known for his roles in popular films like Notting Hill and Love Actually, has been a vocal campaigner against phone hacking, which has also involved Prince Harry in similar lawsuits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters UK
Prince Harry's legal team alleges that Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid papers bugged his landline phones, accessed Princess Diana's pager messages, and ordered private investigators to target his then-girlfriend, Meghan. They seek to amend his lawsuit to include these new allegations, which News Group Newspapers (NGN) is objecting to, claiming they were made too late and lack evidence. NGN has settled over 1,300 claims of phone-hacking but denies any wrongdoing by its staff. Harry, who has been battling the British press since stepping down from royal duties, won a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspaper in December over similar allegations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Prince Harry's lawyer accuses Rupert Murdoch of being aware of cover-ups at his British tabloids regarding unlawful snooping on the Duke of Sussex and others. The lawsuit alleges that executives were part of an effort to conceal and destroy evidence of wrongdoing, and seeks to include these allegations in the case. This is one of three lawsuits Harry has brought against British tabloids over alleged unlawful activity, with the case tentatively scheduled to go to trial in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Prince Harry's lawyer accuses Rupert Murdoch of being aware of cover-ups at his British tabloids involving unlawful spying on the Duke of Sussex and others, as part of a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers. The lawsuit alleges executives were involved in concealing and destroying evidence of wrongdoing, with implications that Murdoch approved of these actions. This is one of three lawsuits Prince Harry has brought against British tabloids over alleged unlawful activities, with the case tentatively scheduled for trial in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Prince Harry has accepted a substantial sum from Mirror Group Newspapers in an out-of-court settlement over phone hacking, vowing to continue his crusade against the press and former Mirror editor Piers Morgan. The Duke of Sussex claimed that Morgan had known about the phone hacking, which Morgan denied. The settlement comes after a four-year legal battle, with MGN agreeing to pay all of Harry's costs and an additional sum in damages.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Prince Harry has settled his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving a substantial sum and an initial payment towards legal fees. He criticized Piers Morgan for his contempt of the court's ruling and ongoing attacks. The settlement means two more trials concerning 115 articles will not take place. The case revolved around 33 articles published between 1995 and 2011, with a judge ruling that 15 were the product of phone hacking or other unlawful practice. Harry's statement emphasized the uncovering of the Mirror Group's dishonest actions and his belief in positive change.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Prince Harry accepts costs and damages from a tabloid publisher for phone hacking and illegal snooping, vowing to continue his mission to rein in the British media. Mirror Group Newspapers will pay all legal costs, substantial damages, and an interim payment of 400,000 pounds. The settlement avoids new trials over 115 more tabloid articles, and Harry still has ongoing cases against other publishers. The judge orders Mirror Group to pay some legal costs for other claimants and criticizes the publisher's attempts to conceal the truth. Phone hacking by British newspapers dates back more than two decades, and Mirror Group Newspapers has paid over 100 million pounds in phone hacking lawsuits over the years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Prince Harry has settled a phone hacking lawsuit with the Mirror Group for £400,000, criticizing former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan and urging a criminal investigation into the tabloid. The settlement covers legal costs and damages awarded in a ruling that found the group guilty of unlawful information gathering tactics. Harry's statement called out Morgan's contempt for the court's ruling and ongoing attacks, while the Mirror Group expressed satisfaction with the agreement. The case centered around 33 articles published between 1995 and 2011, with Harry also involved in similar lawsuits against other media outlets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Prince Harry reaches a settlement with Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving a substantial sum in costs and damages for the invasion of his privacy through phone hacking and illegal snooping. The publisher has agreed to pay Harry legal costs and damages, making an interim payment of 400,000 pounds. This case is part of Harry's campaign against the British media, with ongoing cases against other tabloid publishers. The judge ordered Mirror Group to pay some legal costs for three other claimants, while also criticizing the publisher's attempts to conceal the truth.