Summary
Cybercriminals are now using spyware, originally developed for governments, to hack into iPhones. Researchers recently found two spyware campaigns that exploit iPhone vulnerabilities, targeting users in different ways. Apple has addressed these issues through software updates and additional security measures.
Key Facts
- Cybercriminals are using spyware tools previously used by spies and law enforcement.
- New spyware, named Coruna and DarkSword, targets iPhone users.
- Google, iVerify, and Lookout researchers discovered two campaigns using these tools.
- Coruna was linked to a Chinese cybercriminal group; it was allegedly created for a U.S. government contractor.
- DarkSword is associated with a Russian-based hacking group and targets visitors to specific websites, like Ukrainian news sites.
- DarkSword can access a wide range of personal data on iPhones.
- Apple has released updates to patch vulnerabilities exploited by these tools.
- Apple's Safari blocks malicious websites identified in Google’s research.
