Opposition claims tapping bid; Government denies, asks Apple to join probe

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 31, 2023

Apple has clarified that the alerts sent to individuals in 150 countries about state-sponsored attackers targeting their iPhones may be "false alarms" and did not specifically refer to any state actor. The Indian government denied the charges of snooping and criticized the opposition for making baseless claims. The government has...

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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~