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Apple warns some Indian iPhone users of possible mercenary spyware attack
Apple has alerted iPhone users in India about potential Pegasus-like spyware attacks. These sophisticated attacks are rare and costly, targeting a small number of individuals globally. The government and Apple have not yet responded to the notifications. Previous vulnerabilities in Apple's Safari web browser were flagged by Cert-In.
My phone has been hacked by Pegasus: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter
Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and her media advisor, claimed her phone was hacked by Pegasus spyware, stating it was procured by the Government of India to target critics. She accused the BJP of spying on non-compliant women leaders, condemning their actions. Pegasus, created by NSO Group, exploits WhatsApp to seize control of mobile phones through missed calls.
How an Israeli firm tried to build anti-BJP narrative during polls
OpenAI claims to have disrupted an AI-based covert operation launched by an Israeli firm that allegedly peddled anti-BJP agenda. In 2021, the BJP government drew flak after Israeli spyware Pegasus was allegedly used to snoop on journalists, Opposition leaders and rights activists
Submit phone, cooperate in investigation: Vaishnaw to Opposition on iPhone 'attack' issue
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged Opposition members to cooperate in the investigation regarding the alleged message from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored hackers" targeting their iPhones. Responding to Priyanka Chaturvedi's claim of receiving such a message, Vaishnaw stated that making allegations alone is insufficient and urged members to submit their phones for technical examination by CERT-In, India's technical organization for cybersecurity.
India targeting high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware: Amnesty
In a joint investigation, Amnesty International and The Washington Post reported that India's government has targeted high-profile journalists, including Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire and Anand Mangnale of The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, with Pegasus spyware. Pegasus, developed by Israeli firm NSO Group, allows unauthorized access to a phone's messages, emails, calls, photos, and location.
Tracking the Apple of big brother's eye
Such assistance could be hard to come by. Apple's threat notifications are not attributed to any source because it can't be sure whether these are false alarms or others have gone undetected. The company issued a security update within days of the release of iOS 17 to what is being seen as an attempt to limit risk from the Predator spyware, detected on the phone of an Egyptian presidential candidate. Such a response is not uncommon. Google patched two security gaps within weeks of each other in September.
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CPI(M) MP John Brittas urges Parliamentary panel to probe Apple's threat notifications to Opposition leaders
Several opposition leaders including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Congress general secretary KC Venugopal — received notifications this week alerting them against an effort to remotely compromise their iPhones by “state-sponsored attackers”.
Pegasus moves SAT over open offer for Federal-Mogul Goetze
The Securities and Exchange Board of India had appointed MM Nissim & Co as an independent valuer to assess the fair value of Federal-Mogul shares.
Apple's SOS: IOS 16.6.1 emerges as crucial defense against Pegasus spyware threat all about the software update
In swift response to concerns regarding digital privacy, Apple has introduced iOS 16.6.1, an emergency software update designed to counter the threat of Pegasus spyware. This critical update comes on the heels of a significant revelation by researchers from Citizen Lab, a division of the University of Toronto.
New flaw in Apple devices led to spyware infection, researchers say
While inspecting the Apple device of an employee of a Washington-based civil society group last week, Citizen Lab said it found the flaw had been used to infect the device with NSO's Pegasus spyware, it said in a statement.
The data protection Bill doesn’t address privacy concerns enough
Failure to enact a world-class data protection law would not just be a reputational loss for India, but would also undermine India's place in the global, interconnected internet
Airbus deliveries rose 11% in first seven months
IAG said last week it was converting options for six Boeing 787-10 held by British Airways and one Airbus A350-900 held by Iberia into firm orders, and taking out new options for a further six 787-10. Airbus data also showed that three A350-900 jets had been cancelled, without the name of the buyer ever having been disclosed.
Regional connectivity exists beyond short-haul routes: Star Air
"India has a lot of regional potential, which remains untapped. I think regional travel might grow five-fold in the next five years." Tiwana said. Stating that it is "possible" to operate a regional airline in India successfully, he said, "You play your cards right, go for the right network, which in line with the aircraft you operate (and) that makes a big difference (in terms of sustaining operations).
EU lawmakers urge bloc-wide curbs on spyware use
A special committee in the European Parliament looking into the issue overwhelmingly adopted the recommendations, and called for those who had used Pegasus to spy on the smartphones of politicians and journalists to be held accountable.
What's Cognyte, the spyware Congress alleges the government is buying
Congress leader Pawan Khera claimed today that the Modi government is looking to acquire new spyware by spending Rs 986 crore of taxpayers' money to target journalists and the Opposition. Khera asked if Cognyte had sold spyware to any ministry, and at what cost.
Conspiracy to hack phones of people ahead of polls: Congress on 'Centre looking to buy spyware' media report
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came over a Financial Times report which claimed that the Centre is looking for new spyware with a lower profile than the controversial Pegasus system and is seeking to spend up to USD 120 million through new spyware contracts.
Pegasus used to snoop on me: Rahul Gandhi in Cambridge; BJP accuses him of maligning country's image
Speaking on ‘Learning to Listen in the 21st Century at Cambridge University,’ on Tuesday, Gandhi said, “Indian democracy is under pressure and under attack. The institutional framework which is required for a democracy... Parliament, free press, the judiciary, just the idea of mobilisation are all getting constrained. We are facing an attack on the basic structure of democracy.”
Pegasus is in his mind, nowhere else: Anurag Thakur on Rahul Gandhi's fresh snooping charge at Centre
"I had Pegasus on my phone. A large number of politicians had Pegasus on their phones. I have been called by Intelligence officers who told me, 'Please be careful about what you are saying on the phone because we are sort of recording the stuff'. So this is the constant pressure that we feel. Cases on the Opposition. I have got a number of criminal liable cases for things that should under no circumstances be criminal liable cases. That's what we are trying to defend," Rahul Gandhi said.
If Supreme Court is seized of matter, it's not right for me to comment: Shah
"The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter. If the Supreme Court is seized of a matter, it is not right for me as a minister to comment. But there is nothing for BJP to hide on the matter and nothing to be afraid of," Shah said in an interview to ANI released on Tuesday.
House not meant for reckless politics: Shah slams Cong member in LS over Pegasus snooping charge
Gogoi, while participating in a discussion in Lok Sabha on drug menace, sought to know from the government about the kind of surveillance mechanism it has in place on the country's land and sea borders, as well as international airports, to check the entry of contraband into the country.
Pegasus Row: Kapil Sibal takes a dig at government, says non-cooperation often evidence of guilt
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday took a dig at the government by saying that non-cooperation is often an evidence of guilt,over a Supreme Court-appointed committee's observation that the Centre did not cooperate with the Pegasus probe.
Modi govt's non-cooperation with SC panel acceptance it had something to hide: Congress on Pegasus
With a Supreme Court-appointed panel stating the Centre did not cooperate in the Pegasus probe, the Congress Thursday alleged the government by its action has made it clear it has "something deeper to hide" and wants to crush democracy.
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