DarkSword Spyware – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 7 Shawwal 1447AH 26-3-2026AD
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Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Spyware, Turkey, Turkey Internet, Türkiye
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"The spyware, known as DarkSword, was observed targeting entities in Malaysia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Turkey …" article from @scmpnews.bsky.social

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 26 March 2026 at 14:36

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