If you use iOS, you should update immediately. Researchers have uncovered a very targeted, politically motivated attack campaign that leverages three Apple iOS zero day vulnerabilities to allow attackers to completely hijack your iPhone. Though this is a highly targeted, likely nation sponsored attack, now that the world knows about these vulnerabilities, it’s just a matter of time before others exploit them. Watch today’s Daily Byte to learn more about this campaign and update your iPhones and iPads as soon as you can.
Episode Runtime: 7:16
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz8GydITO7w
EPISODE REFERENCES:
- NSO Groups iOS zero day flaws – The Citizen Lab
- Trident iOS zero day vulnerabilities – Lookout
- Apple’s iOS 9.3.5 security update – Apple
- Article covering the iOS nation state hacking tool – Motherboard