The article discusses how two European journalists had their iPhones compromised by spyware from Paragon, leading to a disclosure by Apple about a security flaw that was exploited in these attacks. Although Apple had previously released an iOS update that addressed various issues, the specific flaw used against the journalists was not publicly mentioned until recently. Citizen Lab confirmed the details, and concerns have been raised regarding Apple's delayed communication about the seriousness of the flaw.
Apple's advisory regarding a critical flaw exploited by Paragon spyware against journalists was only updated this week, revealing security issues not previously disclosed.
Citizen Lab confirmed that the flaw exploited against targeted journalists was fixed in iOS 18.3.1, although Apple had initially downplayed its significance.
WhatsApp alerted users to the spyware threat in January, impacting about 90 individuals, including notable journalists. The timeline highlights serious transparency concerns with Apple.
Despite Apple having fixed the exploit months ago, the delay in public disclosure raises questions about the company's communication on security flaws.
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