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Apple to send experts to join hacking threat notification probe in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple to send experts to join hacking threat notification probe in India

Apple is sending a team of technical and cybersecurity experts to investigate threats received by Indian politicians, including Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi and Congress' Shashi Tharoor. The threats, received last month, warned of state-sponsored hackers targeting their devices. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is currently conducting the threat notification probe. Apple clarified that it does not attribute the threat notifications to any specific state-sponsored attacker and that some notifications may be false alarms. The team is expected to visit India soon to further investigate the issue.

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Notice sent to Apple, CERT-In has started probe: IT Secretary on hacking attempt alert issue

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Notice sent to Apple, CERT-In has started probe: IT Secretary on hacking attempt alert issue

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has initiated an investigation into the Apple threat notification issue raised by opposition MPs. IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed that a notice has been sent to Apple and expressed hope that the company would cooperate with the probe. Several opposition leaders had received alerts from Apple warning of "state-sponsored attackers" attempting to compromise their iPhones, which they alleged to be government hacking. The IT Minister rejected the hacking allegations but assured a thorough investigation.

India probing iPhone hacking complaints by opposition politicians

Reuters · 1y ago

India probing iPhone hacking complaints by opposition politicians

India's cyber security agency, CERT-In, is investigating complaints of mobile phone hacking by senior opposition politicians, which included warning messages from Apple. The Information Technology Minister confirmed that Apple has received a notice for investigation. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of trying to hack into politicians' phones, while a senior minister from Modi's government also received a similar notification. India faced allegations in 2021 of using Pegasus spyware to surveil journalists, activists, and politicians. Apple has stated that the threat notifications may not be attributed to any specific state-sponsored attacker.

UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out 'targeted disruptions' against hackers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out 'targeted disruptions' against hackers | TechCrunch

The U.K. government proposes mandatory reporting for ransomware victims to help law enforcement target cybercriminals. The strategy includes banning ransom payments for public and critical infrastructure, and requiring notification if an organization plans to pay. It aims to disrupt hacking operations and support victims. Experts support the move, acknowledging ransomware operators as catchable and prosecutable. While controversial, the proposal seeks to deter cyberattacks and impose costs on threat actors.

Exclusive: Apple warns users of "mercenary spyware" attack; India, 91 other countries impacted

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Exclusive: Apple warns users of "mercenary spyware" attack; India, 91 other countries impacted

Apple is expected to notify users in India and 91 other countries that they were targets of a "mercenary spyware" attack. The attack, which used the sophisticated Pegasus spyware from NSO Group, aimed to gain unauthorized access to users' devices. Apple's threat notification warns users they are being targeted specifically and advises them to take the alert seriously. The company has updated its support page to provide tips for users who may have been targets. This is the second round of threat notifications, with the previous one in 2023 warning of a "state-sponsored" attack.

Apple's sales fall for the fourth straight quarter despite a strong start for latest iPhones

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple's sales fall for the fourth straight quarter despite a strong start for latest iPhones

The government has asked Apple to join a probe into alleged state-sponsored hacking attempts on iPhones belonging to prominent Indians, including some members of the opposition in Parliament. This comes as Apple's sales have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, despite a strong start for their latest iPhones.

Apple Skips ‘State-Sponsored’ Term From Threat Notification Policy

Inc42 · 1y ago

Apple Skips ‘State-Sponsored’ Term From Threat Notification Policy

Apple has dropped the term "state-sponsored" from its threat notification policy. This change comes after pressure from the Indian government to not link such breaches to state actors. The company recently warned its users in 92 countries about a "mercenary spyware attack," replacing the previous term. Apple had previously issued alerts to Indian opposition leaders about "state-sponsored" attacks, which led to a standoff with the government. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology sent a notice to Apple regarding these alerts. Apple claims to have sent such notifications to users in nearly 150 countries.

Chinese Hackers Stole Over 95 GB Of Indian Immigration Data

Inc42 · 1y ago

Chinese Hackers Stole Over 95 GB Of Indian Immigration Data

Chinese hackers have been conducting cyber intrusions against various foreign governments and companies, including India. They have gained access to 95.2 GB of Indian immigration data. Other targeted countries include Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and more. The hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in software from companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Leaked documents from Chinese company ISoon reveal successful breaches of 80 overseas targets, including the acquisition of immigration data and call logs. US intelligence officials view Chinese hacking campaigns as a significant long-term threat to national security. India has also taken measures to block Chinese mobile applications due to concerns over potential monitoring.

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people

US and British officials have accused China of carrying out a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and companies, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defense contractors. The hacking group, known as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31), is allegedly linked to China's Ministry of State Security. The aim of the hacking operation was to suppress critics, compromise government institutions, and steal trade secrets. Seven alleged Chinese hackers have been indicted in the US, while the UK has accused APT31 of hacking British lawmakers and an electoral watchdog. China has dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

'Apple Watch For Your Kids' introduced in India: How it works and all features

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

'Apple Watch For Your Kids' introduced in India: How it works and all features

Apple has introduced its 'Apple Watch For Your Kids' feature in India, allowing adults to set up cellular models of the Apple Watch for children to make calls and send messages without an iPhone. The feature includes communication, health, fitness, and safety tools with parental controls. It also features a Schooltime mode to help children focus during school hours. The feature requires an Apple Watch Series 4 or later and an iPhone 8 or later. Apple aims to expand its smartwatch offering to a wider audience in India.

Apple’s AI summary mangled a BBC headline about Luigi Mangione - The Verge

The Verge

The Verge · 8m ago

Apple’s AI summary mangled a BBC headline about Luigi Mangione - The Verge

The BBC has raised concerns with Apple over a false summary notification that attributed a shooting to the wrong person. The BBC notified Apple after the notification falsely suggested that they had reported that Luigi Mangione shot himself. While the first part of the notification was incorrect, it did accurately reference other stories about Bashar Al-Assad and a raid on the South Korean president's office. This incident follows several other examples of the AI summary feature misinterpreting headlines, such as turning a reference to a difficult hike into "attempted suicide." Users have the option to customize or disable the feature in their iPhone settings.

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