[linMcHlp]

Operation Triangulation: iOS devices targeted with previously unknown malware
https://securelist.com/operation-triangulation/109842/

[linMcHlp]

Operation Triangulation

https://securelist.com/trng-2023/

While monitoring the network traffic of our own corporate Wi-Fi network using the Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), we discovered a previously unknown mobile APT campaign targeting iOS devices. The targets are infected using zero-click exploits via the iMessage platform, and the malware runs with root privileges, gaining complete control over the device and user data. We are calling this campaign “Operation Triangulation”.

This is an ongoing investigation, the amount of material we collected is substantial and will take time to analyze. Given the complexity of the attack, we are confident that we are not the only target, and invite everyone to join the research. If you have any additional details to share, please contact us:

triangulation@kaspersky.com

[linMcHlp]

From that article at Kaspersky:

“The oldest traces of infection that we discovered happened in 2019. As of the time of writing in June 2023, the attack is ongoing, and the most recent version of the devices successfully targeted is iOS 15.7.”

[Swordmaker]

Kaspersky Labs reported a vulnerability in iOS that allowed an exploit that Russia is reporting as an attack on Russian iPhones. Kaspersky is reporting an already patched vulnerability that affects unpatched Apple devices that use iOS 15.7 or older. As of June 1, 2023, 81% of iPhone users have upgraded to iOS 16 or higher. In addition, Patches for security for lower versions of iOS 15 were pushed out by Apple in the proceeding months. So it is unlikely this iMessage vulnerability is a huge issue for users.

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