Security: ARD: Warning Against Spying Software on Politician Phones
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The BSI has alerted politicians to possible spying software on their iPhones. Digital Minister Wildberger confirms the hint, but leaves open who might be behind the attacks.
Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) confirmed a hacker attack on devices by members of the Bundestag and government. Wildberger said on Sunday in the ARD broadcast "Report from Berlin" that it was "a report from Apple that certain devices were possibly compromised with so-called spyware". The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) reacted quickly and informed all those affected in writing. The Minister did not mention more s…
Digital Minister Wildberger confirms: Hacker attack on MPs and government members
Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger has confirmed targeted espionage attacks on smartphones by MPs and government members. Previously, the government of Apple is said to have been informed about the alleged attacks.
According to Digital Minister Wildberger, the notice is about a threat notification for Apple iPhones. The ministry "supraly reacted".
Westfalenpost
According to Apple, the BSI Bundestag member warns against spying software on iPhones. The government examines the extent of the incident.
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