iPhone flaw exploited by second Israeli spy firm
The Hindu
Experts analysing intrusions engineered by NSO Group and QuaDream since last year believe the two companies used very similar software exploits, known as ForcedEntry, to hijack iPhones.
A flaw in Apple's software to break into iPhones in 2021 was simultaneously abused by a competing company, according to five people familiar with the matter.
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QuaDream, the sources said, is a smaller and lower profile Israeli firm that also develops smartphone hacking tools intended for government clients.
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