Russian Agency FSB Discovers Alleged NSA Plot Using Malware Against Apple iPhones to Spy
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have detected a U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) plot using malware to exploit backdoor vulnerabilities in Apple iPhones. The FSB identified victims involving several thousand Apple phones, including domestic Russian subscribers and foreign diplomats.
June 01, 2023 | 12:15 pm
News sentiment analysis
Sort by:
Descending
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is accused by Russia's FSB of being involved in an alleged NSA plot using malware to exploit backdoor vulnerabilities in iPhones.
The news of the alleged NSA plot and Apple's involvement in exploiting iPhone vulnerabilities could negatively impact the company's reputation and potentially affect its stock price in the short term. The FSB's claims may raise concerns among users and regulators, leading to increased scrutiny and potential regulatory actions.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100