Apple has patched its iphone software to solve a key weakness that was allegedly exploited by infamous spying software to eavesdrop on a Saudi dissident, according to independent experts. The operating system loophole has been in usages since February, according to research groups, which has been utilised to implement Pegasus, the spyware created by Israeli organisation NSO Group which has reportedly been used to spy on citizens journalists as well as human rights advocates in numerous nations. As per Citizen Lab, the emergency update provided by apple (AAPL) on monday closes a vulnerability in the iMessage programme that allows hackers to access a user's device even without victim tapping on any links.

The vulnerability was discovered by Citizen Lab researchers, according to Apple. "Cyberattacks like the kind disclosed are very complex, require millions of dollars to create, have a limited shelf life, that are intended to target specific persons," apple Security Engineering, as well as Architecture chief Ivan Krstić, added in a statement. apple quickly responded with a software update, according to Ivan Krstić, adding the vulnerability "doesn't pose a threat to the vast majority of our consumers."

Despite this, security experts advised consumers to upgrade their mobile devices to ensure their safety. NSO Group issued a release that said merely, "NSO Group will strive to deliver life-saving technology to intelligence as well as law enforcement organisations throughout the world in the fight against terror and crime."

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Sachin

14/09/2021 09:16 AM