iPhone 'Zero Click' Vulnerability Exploited By Infamous NSO Group To Hack 3 Dozen Al Jazeera Journalists, Researchers Say
Portfolio Pulse from Shivdeep Dhaliwal
A 'zero click' vulnerability in Apple's iMessage was exploited by the NSO Group to hack iPhones of Al Jazeera journalists. The attack, allegedly ordered by UAE and Saudi Arabia, highlights security concerns for Apple users. Apple urges users to update their software.
December 21, 2020 | 8:17 am
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A vulnerability in Apple's iMessage was exploited by NSO Group to hack iPhones, raising security concerns. Apple urges users to update their software.
The news highlights a significant security vulnerability in Apple's iMessage, which could impact investor confidence in Apple's security measures. The company's response to urge software updates may mitigate some concerns, but the immediate reaction could be negative.
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Facebook and WhatsApp are pursuing a lawsuit against NSO Group for exploiting vulnerabilities in their software, similar to the Apple incident.
The article mentions Facebook's ongoing legal action against NSO Group, which is similar to the Apple incident. However, the direct impact on Facebook's stock is less immediate as the focus is on Apple's security issue.
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