Source: CNET
Summary
A set of leaked hacking tools can potentially compromise the security of millions of older iPhones, according to cybersecurity experts. The tools, which were allegedly created by an Israeli spyware company, can be used to hack into iPhones running iOS 11 or older. The experts warn that the tools could be used by malicious actors to gain access to sensitive information.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
The hacking tools, known as “Pegasus,” can be used to gain access to an iPhone’s camera, microphone, and location data. The tools can also be used to intercept calls and messages. Cybersecurity experts say that the tools are highly sophisticated and could be used by governments or other malicious actors. The leak of these tools is a reminder that older iPhones are vulnerable to security threats. Because, of course, your old phone was secure until someone told you it wasn’t.
Author: Evan Null
