Samsung Galaxy Phones Targeted by Covert Spyware for Nearly a Year

A covert hacking campaign dubbed Landfall targeted Samsung Galaxy users for nearly a year, exploiting a zero-day flaw and extracting sensitive data without users knowledge.

• The sophisticated spyware operation, named Landfall, exploited a zero-day (computing) vulnerability in Samsungs software from July 2024 to April 2025, affecting numerous Samsung Galaxy devices.
• Security researchers from Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks discovered that the spyware silently accessed sensitive information on Samsung Galaxy phones, raising serious concerns about mobile surveillance and user privacy.
• The spyware operation took advantage of an unknown flaw, prompting fears among users, particularly in the Middle East, who rely on their Samsung devices for communication, including apps like WhatsApp.