The discovery of the new LightSpy spyware version targeting iPhones marks a significant security concern for Apple. This sophisticated and destructive malware compromises iOS devices, stealing sensitive information and hindering device functionality by blocking the boot-up process. The spyware utilizes old vulnerabilities to exfiltrate private data from widely-used apps, captures audio, and has a wide range of destructive capabilities including deleting user files and wiping browser history. The potential losses for individual users are substantial, ranging from personal privacy breaches to financial and data loss, while Apple's reputation for security may also suffer as a result.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/170447/malware/lightspy-spyware-targets-iphones.html
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "11/2024",
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"