Google Says Malicious Websites Have Been Quietly Hacking iPhones for Years

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by guest, Aug 29, 2019.

  1. guest

    guest Guest

    Google Says Malicious Websites Have Been Quietly Hacking iPhones for Years
    It may be the biggest attack against iPhone users yet
    August 30, 2019
    https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bjwne5/malicious-websites-hacked-iphones-for-years
    Google: A very deep dive into iOS Exploit chains found in the wild
     
  2. guest

    guest Guest

    Mysterious iOS Attack Changes Everything We Know About iPhone Hacking
    August 30, 2019
    https://www.wired.com/story/ios-attack-watering-hole-project-zero/
     
  3. boredsecenthusiast

    boredsecenthusiast Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2018
    Posts:
    19
    Location:
    United States
    It is shocking to hear about iOS security flaw. I always thought that iOS is safe and that not vulnerable to such hacks and websites. Nevermind, I had gone through the article and certain phrase caught me attention.

    According to article:

    "There was no target discrimination; simply visiting the hacked site was enough for the exploit server to attack your device, and if it was successful, install a monitoring implant."

    According to this statement I think that only if Safari have extended permission then only the hack website would be able to affect your system. I am not sure about that. Any expert can shed light on it.
     
  4. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2004
    Posts:
    17,546
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Are you kidding me, smartphones can't be trusted. And don't forget, there are no security tools to protect you against this stuff.
     
  5. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Sources say China used iPhone hacks to target Uyghur Muslims
    https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/31/china-google-iphone-uyghur/
     
  6. 142395

    142395 Guest

    Almost nobody except for some experts has questioned the fact Apple's closed bug-bounty is not working. And we hear many voices on the internet saying iPhone is so secure--without much grounded evidence. It's somewhat similar to the Mac's security myth in the era before the Flashback hazard except that it is likely to be more of a targeted attack this time.
     
  7. guest

    guest Guest

    iPhone Hackers Caught By Google Also Targeted Android And Microsoft Windows, Say Sources
    September 1, 2019
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...ed-android-and-microsoft-windows-say-sources/
     
  8. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
  9. guest

    guest Guest

    Apple has let down every iPhone user
    The discovery that malicious websites have been able to deliver malware to iPhones for years should be a wakeup call
    September 5, 2019

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-has-let-down-every-iphone-user/
     
  10. guest

    guest Guest

    Apple Disputes Some Details of Google's Project Zero Report on iOS Security Vulnerabilities
    September 6, 2019
    https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/06/apple-addresses-ios-vulnerabilities/
     
  11. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    163,084
    Location:
    Texas
  12. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    'Indiscriminate' iOS hacking was relatively limited, Apple says. Try telling that to the Uighur population.
    https://www.cyberscoop.com/apple-indiscriminate-hacking-ios-uighur/
     
  13. guest

    guest Guest

    Chinese hackers who pursued Uighurs also targeted Tibetans
    September 24, 2019
    https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/e...rs-who-pursued-uighurs-also-targeted-tibetans
     
  14. guest

    guest Guest

    New iOS exploit discovered being used to spy on China's Uyghur minority
    New "Insomnia" exploit works on iOS versions 12.3, 12.3.1, and 12.3.2; was patched in iOS 12.4 last year
    April 21, 2020

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-i...-being-used-to-spy-on-chinas-uyghur-minority/
    Volexity: Evil Eye Threat Actor Resurfaces with iOS Exploit and Updated Implant
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.