Phone 'hacking' row: BJP cites 'link' between George Soros-funded ‘Access Now’ and alerts received by opposition leaders

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 1, 2023

The BJP on Wednesday hit out at opposition leaders who brought allegations against the Centre over "hacking" of their phones, sparking a snoopgate row once more. His reaction followed senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's post slamming the government over "state-sponsored attempt to compromise" phones of opposition leaders....

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Published on November 2, 2023 - 02:04

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Apple Alerts; BJP Questions Soros Link| Oneindia

Opposition leaders, including TMC's Mahua Moitra, received Apple alerts about "state-sponsored attackers" targeting their iPhones, prompting demands for a parliamentary IT committee meeting. The BJP dismissed claims, hinting at a link with "George Soros-funded Access Now." Apple clarified its inability to attribute threat notifications. The episode deepens political divides and cybersecurity concerns. #GeorgeSoros #OppositionAlerts #AppleControversy #CybersecurityConcerns #PoliticalRivalry #PrivacyDebates ~HT.97~ED.194~

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