iMessage Flaw May Have Allowed for Zero-Click Targeted Attacks

iMessage flaw may have allowed for zero-click targeted attacks

A rare iPhone crash linked to an iMessage image handling and sharing bug may have been the first sign of a targeted spyware attack, according to new forensic evidence — but Apple is skeptical.

Zero-Click IMessage Exploit Targeted Key Figures In US, EU - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

iVerify’s NICKNAME discovery reveals a zero-click iMessage flaw exploited in targeted attacks on US & EU high-value individuals including political figures, media pros and executives from AI companies. iVerify, a leading mobile EDR security platform, has revealed the discovery of a previously unknown zero-click vulnerability in Apple’s iMessage service. Dubbed NICKNAME, this flaw can compromise an iPhone without any user interaction, and it appe…