Tag: iphone
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An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from US military contractor
Google found a series of hacking tools they said were used by a Russian espionage group and a cybercriminal group in China. Sources from a U.S. government defense contractor said some of those hacking tools were theirs. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/an-iphone-hacking-toolkit-used-by-russian-spies-likely-came-from-u-s-military-contractor/
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iPhone Hacking Toolkit Tied to Russian Espionage May Have Originated in the U.S.
A highly advanced iPhone hacking toolkit, originally developed for Western intelligence agencies, has leaked into the hands of Russian spies and Chinese cybercriminals. The exploit framework, known internally as >>Coruna,<< was likely created by Trenchant, the hacking and surveillance division of U.S. defense contractor L3Harris. This major breach demonstrates how strictly controlled military cyber weapons…
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An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor
Google found a series of hacking tools they said were used by a Russian espionage group and a cybercriminal group in China. Sources from a U.S. government defense contractor said some of those hacking tools were theirs. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/an-iphone-hacking-toolkit-used-by-russian-spies-likely-came-from-u-s-military-contractor/
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Hackers Used New Exploit Kit to Compromise Thousands of iPhones
Thousands of iPhones were compromised using the Coruna exploit kit, which chained 23 iOS vulnerabilities into advanced attacks used for espionage and cybercrime. The post Hackers Used New Exploit Kit to Compromise Thousands of iPhones appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-coruna-exploit-kit-thousands-of-iphones-compromised/
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Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Compromises Thousands of iPhones
Researchers uncovered Coruna, a sophisticated iOS exploit kit used to compromise thousands of iPhones and steal cryptocurrency data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/coruna-ios-exploit-kit-compromises-thousands-of-iphones/
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Coruna Exploit Kit Targets Older iPhones in Multi-Stage Campaigns
Exploit kit Coruna targets iPhones running iOS 13.0 to 17.2.1, focusing on financial data theft First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/coruna-exploit-older-iphones/
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Google uncovers Coruna iOS Exploit Kit targeting iOS 1317.2.1
Google warns of the Coruna iOS exploit kit, using 23 exploits across five chains to target iPhones running iOS 1317.2.1, but not the latest iOS. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has identified a powerful new iOS exploit kit called Coruna (also known as CryptoWaters) that targets Apple iPhones running iOS versions 13.0 through 17.2.1. The kit…
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Kaspersky dismisses claims Coruna iPhone exploit kit is connected to NSA-linked operation
Follows suggestions iPhone-pwning toolset bears hallmarks of zero-days that targeted Russian diplomats First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/04/kaspersky_dismisses_claims_that_coruna/
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Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Uses 23 Exploits Across Five Chains Targeting iOS 1317.2.1
Google said it identified a “new and powerful” exploit kit dubbed Coruna (aka CryptoWaters) targeting Apple iPhone models running iOS versions between 13.0 and 17.2.1.The exploit kit featured five full iOS exploit chains and a total of 23 exploits, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said. It’s not effective against the latest version of iOS. The…
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Exploit-Kit Coruna: iPhone-Nutzer mit bis zu 23 iOS-Exploits attackiert
Russische und chinesische Hacker sind offenbar an alte iOS-Exploits der US-Regierung gelangt und greifen damit massenhaft iPhone-Nutzer an. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/exploit-kit-coruna-massig-iphone-nutzer-mit-bis-zu-23-ios-exploits-attackiert-2603-206074.html
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Exploit-Kit Coruna: Massig iPhone-Nutzer mit bis zu 23 iOS-Exploits attackiert
Russische und chinesische Hacker sind offenbar an alte iOS-Exploits der US-Regierung gelangt und greifen damit massenhaft iPhone-Nutzer an. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/exploit-kit-coruna-massig-iphone-nutzer-mit-bis-zu-23-ios-exploits-attackiert-2603-206074.html
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Thousands of iPhones Compromised in Massive Hack via Coruna Exploit Kit with 23 Vulnerabilities
Security researchers from the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have uncovered >>Coruna,<< a highly sophisticated iOS exploit kit responsible for compromising thousands of iPhones. Targeting iOS versions 13.0 through 17.2.1, the framework contains five complete exploit chains leveraging a staggering 23 vulnerabilities. What began as a tool for a commercial surveillance vendor in early 2025…
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A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals
Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into Apple iPhones have been found used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for “second hand” exploits. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/a-suite-of-government-hacking-tools-targeting-iphones-is-now-being-used-by-cybercriminals/
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A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now in the Hands of Foreign Spies and Criminals
A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more. Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/coruna-iphone-hacking-toolkit-us-government/
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iOS Penetration Testing: Definition, Process and Tools
Tags: breach, control, data, flaw, iphone, penetration-testing, reverse-engineering, tool, vulnerabilityWhile iPhones boast robust security, attackers constantly seek weak points. Enter iOS penetration testing the security validation exercise against your controls attempting to stop data breaches and unauthorised access. Through manual and automated techniques like vulnerability scanning and reverse engineering, it uncovers hidden flaws in your iOS apps, protecting sensitive data and user trust…. First…
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iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices cleared for NATO ‘RESTRICTED’ classification
Apple’s iPhone and iPad are now NATO-approved for classified use, listed in the alliance’s Information Assurance Product Catalogue. Apple announced that its iPhone and iPad have received NATO approval to handle classified information. The devices are now officially listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue (NIAPC), allowing military personnel to use them securely for…
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iPhone und iPad bekommen Nato-Sicherheitszertifizierung
iPhones und iPads mit den aktuellen Betriebssystemversionen können ohne zusätzliche Software für Nato-Verschlusssachen verwendet werden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/apple-iphone-und-ipad-bekommen-nato-sicherheitszertifizierung-2602-205911.html
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NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling
Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/apple-iphone-ipad-nato-classified-information/
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Updates für betagte Smartphones: Das iPhone 5s ist gut gealtert
Apple hat gerade Updates verteilt, auch für das betagte iPhone 5s. Im Test zeigt es sich tatsächlich als brauchbar – für eine kleine Zielgruppe. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/updates-fuer-betagte-smartphones-das-iphone-5s-ist-gut-gealtert-2602-205354.html
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Pixel 11 könnte Gesichtsentsperrung wie iPhone bekommen
Wer ein aktuelles Pixel benutzt, weiß, dass Googles Gesichtsentsperrung im Dunkeln nicht funktioniert. Das soll sich ändern. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-pixel-11-koennte-gesichtsentsperrung-wie-iphone-bekommen-2602-205586.html
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Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports
Amnesty reports Angolan journalist’s iPhone was infected by Intellexa’s Predator spyware via a WhatsApp link in May 2024. Amnesty International reports that in May 2024, Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected the iPhone of Teixeira Cândido, an Angolan journalist and press freedom advocate, after he opened a malicious link sent via WhatsApp. This incident highlights how attackers…
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You can jailbreak an F-35 just like an iPhone, says Dutch defense chief
No worries if the US doesn’t want to be friends with Europe anymore First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/jailbreak_an_f35/
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Intellexa’s Predator spyware used to hack iPhone of journalist in Angola, research says
Amnesty International says it found evidence that a government customer of Intellexa, a sanctioned surveillance vendor, used its Predator spyware against a prominent journalist in Angola. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/intellexas-predator-spyware-used-to-hack-iphone-of-journalist-in-angola-research-says/
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Apple warnt: iPhone-Nutzer über Zero-Day-Lücke attackiert
Das iPhone zu aktualisieren, lohnt sich nicht nur wegen neuer Features. Eine gefährliche Sicherheitslücke wird bereits ausgenutzt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/apple-warnt-iphone-nutzer-ueber-zero-day-luecke-attackiert-2602-205323.html
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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States
Apple says seven more US states plan to support iPhone driver’s licenses, expanding Apple Wallet digital IDs already live in 13 states. The post Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-drivers-licenses-seven-states/
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Chinese Money Laundering Jargon via Google’s Gemini
After having a short discussion with Gemini about Chinese Money Laundering, I could tell we weren’t quite connecting on my Mandarin-assistance requests, so I shared an example post from a Telegram “Crime-as-a-Service” group that was part of a Chinese Guarantee Syndicate. For context, these posts were made in the Tudou Guarantee Syndicate’s group dedicated to…
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iPhone Air und 16e: Apple-Modem versteckt genauen Standort vor Netzbetreibern
iPhones und iPads mit Apples eigenem Mobilfunkmodem können künftig den genauen Standort vor Netzbetreibern verbergen – zumindest bei einem. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/iphone-air-und-16e-apple-modem-versteckt-genauen-standort-vor-netzbetreibern-2602-204925.html
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New Apple privacy feature limits location tracking on iPhones, iPads
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature that lets users limit the precision of location data shared with cellular networks on some iPhone and iPad models. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-apple-privacy-feature-limits-location-tracking-on-iphones-ipads/
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Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers
Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services. The post Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-limit-precise-location-carriers/
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Apple’s new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data
The new security feature makes it more difficult for police and malicious hackers to obtain a person’s precise location data from a cell phone company. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apples-new-iphone-and-ipad-security-feature-limits-cell-networks-from-collecting-precise-location-data/