Suspected Russian state hackers exploited patched iOS and Android flaws via websites
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What happened
Hackers linked to the Russian government tricked people into visiting fake copies of real websites, including one marking the 250th anniversary of the US Constitution. Visitors' phones were then infected, and the attackers tried to steal login cookies and, in some cases, Wi-Fi passwords and phone 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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Ars Technica (Security)