Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap
Researchers said two campaigns used ads and legitimate websites to quietly deliver spyware that stole credentials and cryptocurrency from iPhones.
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Syracuse NYScheme alert: iPhone users may be hacked by scrolling past ad or visiting legitimate websites
Security researchers are warning certain iPhone users about a pair of spyware attacks that can steal personal information. Axios reports the scams are particularly dangerous because the user’s phone can be hacked by simply scrolling past an ad or visiting a legitimate website.
Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap
Hackers are finding new ways to infect iPhones with spyware — even when victims never click a malicious link — according to new research shared with Axios.Why it matters: Software once used to spy on politicians, journalists and other high-value targets is becoming a tool for everyday cybercriminals looking to steal cryptocurrency and login credentials.Driving the news: Researchers at iVerify and Report URI said Thursday they've uncovered two ca…
Hackers are finding new ways to infect iPhones with spyware while users are browsing the internet, even when they never click on an infected link, according to new research from internet security firms iVerify and Report URI.
Science and High Tech: Cybercriminals use thousands of hacked websites to distribute malicious software designed to infect iPhones and steal cryptocurrency.
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