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September 2021 — Pegasus spyware zero-click exploit (FORCEDENTRY)

2021 Unknown records affected Share on X

Data compromised

Calls, messages, camera, microphone access

Technical writeup

Pegasus zero-click exploit infected iPhones; could record calls/messages, activate camera/mic. NSO Group sold to governments. Apple patched Sept 13.

Root cause

Zero-click exploit; spyware.

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