Suspected Russian state hackers exploited patched iOS and Android flaws via websites
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- Severity
- High
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What happened
Researchers assessed with moderate to high confidence that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service was behind attacks that used previously patched iOS and Android flaws. Visitors to many sites, including an impostor of america250.org, had injected JavaScript profile their device and deliver a platform-specific payload that stole browser cookies and sometimes Wi-Fi passwords and full device data.
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What to do
- Make sure iPhones and Android phones are running the latest updates, since the flaws used had already been patched.
- Be cautious of unexpected or lookalike websites, especially those linked to current events.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
Ars Technica (Security)