Opposition MPs receive hacking alerts on iPhones: Apple says attackers well-funded; BJP refutes snooping allegations, IT minister attacks 'compulsive critics'

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 31, 2023
Several opposition leaders in India have claimed to have received an alert from Apple, warning them of state-sponsored attackers trying to compromise their iPhones. The Congress party has accused the government of being behind the snooping, which the ruling BJP has denied. Apple has responded by stating that the attackers are...

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Published on October 31, 2023 -  04:53
Opposition Leaders in India Allege Government Hacking Attempts After Apple Alerts| Oneindia News
Opposition leaders in India, including Mahua Moitra and Shashi Tharoor, received Apple alerts warning of potential state-sponsored hacking attempts on their iPhones. The government attributed it to an "algorithm malfunction," sparking skepticism. Leaders connected it to broader concerns, emphasizing the need for an investigation amid worries about political surveillance and privacy. Apple says it does not attribute the threat notifications to any specific state-sponsored attacker. Watch. #AppleSecurityAlert #StateSponsoredAttack #PhoneHackingConcerns #OppositionLeadersAlert #CybersecurityIssues #Pegasus ~PR.152~HT.98~ED.101~GR.121~

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