Apple, Android phones hacked by Italian spyware

hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Google said in a report on Thursday.

The governments of Italy and Kazakhstan did not immediately respond to requests for comment. An Apple spokesman said the company had revoked all known accounts and certificates associated with this hacking campaign. Google said it had taken steps to protect users of its Android operating system and alerted them about the spyware.The global industry making spyware for governments has been growing, with more companies developing interception tools for law enforcement. Anti-surveillance activists accuse them of aiding governments that in some cases use such tools to crack down on human rights and civil rights.

“This shows that even though these devices are ubiquitous, there’s still a long way to go in securing them against these powerful attacks,” he added.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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