An organization issued a report on Sunday that Apple’s iPhone has vulnerabilities that can steal sensitive data through hacking software without requiring mobile phone users to click on links. The report found that if the iPhone is infected with NSO Group’s Pegasus malware, attackers can steal information and emails, and even control the phone’s microphone and camera.
Some government departments use NSO Group software. Hackers can steal data using methods that Apple does not know. Even if the iPhone software is kept up-to-date, it cannot stop attackers who use expensive confidential spyware.
Generally speaking, if there are unknown links or phishing links in the information, it is safe not to click, but this is not applicable to NSO Group. NSO Group is an Israeli company that sells software to government agencies and law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism, car explosions, sex trafficking, and drug trafficking.
It can invade the iPhone 12 running iOS 14.6. On Monday, Apple has launched the iOS 14.7 system. I don’t know if the vulnerability has been fixed. The Android system is also not secure, and it is also the target of the NSO Group. Security experts say that the most effective way to prevent malware is to update to the latest software, but device manufacturers must first be aware of the existence of vulnerabilities.
