Malware
Malware
Section titled “Malware”Hostile code that runs on a device you control. Ranges from broad-stroke commodity (ransomware-as-a-service, generic infostealers) to highly-targeted state-grade tools (Pegasus, Predator, Reign).
Sub-vectors (planned)
Section titled “Sub-vectors (planned)”- Mercenary spyware (mobile) — Pegasus (NSO Group), Predator (Intellexa/Cytrox), Reign (QuaDream). Zero-click or one-click; near-undetectable; reserved for high-value targets. See Citizen Lab for ongoing research.
- Mobile RATs — Android stalkerware (mSpy, Cocospy), iOS configuration-profile abuse, jailbroken-device implants.
- Commodity infostealers — see Credential Theft.
- Ransomware — increasingly rare against individuals; still common against small orgs.
- Browser extension malware — malicious or hijacked extensions exfiltrating session data.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Adversary Threats Catalog
- Mobile Hardening Guide
- GrapheneOS — strongest available defense against mobile spyware
- Cyber Incident Response Guide — what to do if you suspect a compromise