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Apple patches iOS security flaws found in spyware targeting activist

Hackers used three zero-day vulnerabilities in Apples iOS to infect an iPhone with spyware, research found. The attack is rare because it used three previously unknown vulnerabilities, suggesting the hackers were well-funded. Canadian researchers point fingers at an Israeli security firm called NSO Group, which reportedly specializes in monitoring smartphones of government targets. The UAE’s embassy didnt immediately respond to a request for comment from Citizen Lab. The researchers have already informed Apple about the exploits, and iOS version 9.3.5 — which was released Thursday — fixes the issues.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3112767/apple-patches-ios-security-flaws-found-in-spyware-targeting-activist.html

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