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Context: Several prominent leaders from opposition space have allegedly received Apple alert that “state-sponsored attackers were remotely trying to compromise their iPhones.
About The Notification of Apple Alert: It says that attackers are likely targeting these individuals because of who they are or what they do. Individuals in 150 countries have been notified.
Threat notification from Apple must be taken seriously and steps recommended by Apple need to be followed to secure their device and account. Commercial surveillance industry is increasingly becoming accessible, raising serious concerns about individual’s privacy.
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The new Apple Alert in the news warns of state-sponsored cyber attacks targeting prominent figures globally.
State-sponsored attacks are usually backed by governments to go after specific individuals and their devices, based on their identity or activities.
Lockdown mode is a new feature introduced in the latest software updates to specifically protect against rare and sophisticated cyber attacks. After activating the lockdown mode, the device will enter into a state of high security, where many usual functions will be restricted or disabled.
Apple has developed a system that can spot activity that matches certain patterns. When an attack is detected, a “Threat Notification” is sent by email and message to the email addresses and phone numbers of the iPhone user.
Pegasus is a spyware developed and marketed by Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO. It can only be purchased by authorized government agencies.
Pegasus has the ability to execute operator commands, and send back private data, passwords, contact lists, calendar events, text messages, and live voice calls.
Pegasus leaves no trace on the device, consumes less battery, memory and data so that it does not arouse suspicion.
SRIJAN MAINS
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