Hackers Used Malicious MDM Solution to Spy On 'Highly Targeted' iPhone Users

Malicious MDM Solution

Hackers Used Malicious MDM Solution to Spy On 'Highly Targeted' iPhone Users

Malware / Thu, 08/22/2024 - 09:04

Security researchers have uncovered a "highly targeted" mobile malware campaign that has been operating since August 2015 and found spying on 13 selected iPhones in India.

The attackers, who are also believed to be operating from India, were found abusing mobile device management (MDM) protocol—a type of security software used by large enterprises to control and enforce policies on devices being used their employees—to contol and deploy malicious applications remotely. click here

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