Harris-Walz Campaign Possibly Targeted in iPhone Cyberattack

"A cybersecurity firm believes an iPhone hacking campaign targeted high-profile Americans, including members of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign, following a thorough investigation."

"iVerify suggests evidence of a hacking campaign targeting prominent figures, but Apple claims there's no targeted attack, attributing findings to a software bug."

"While iVerify found circumstantial evidence for a hacking campaign, Apple Security's Ivan Krstić disputes the findings, asserting that there was a software issue, not a hack."

"If proven accurate, the hacking campaign claims would illustrate a significant escalation in the ongoing conflicts between cyber spies and security engineers."

A cybersecurity firm called iVerify suggests a hacking campaign may have targeted five high-profile Americans, including members of a presidential campaign. The investigation revealed signs of spyware installation on iPhones, but Apple disputes these findings, characterizing them as a software bug fixed in an iOS update. Although only a small percentage of iPhones examined showed signs of exploitation, if valid, this would represent a notable escalation in cyber espionage. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, adding complexity to the issue of smartphone security.

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