Apple sues NSO Group for tracking and targeting Apple users

Apple today filed a lawsuit against NSO Group to blame for its surveillance and targeting of Apple users. Apple is seeking a permanent injunction to ban NSO Group from using any Apple software, services, or devices.

NSO Group creates sophisticated attacks against iOS devices. Using NSO Group technology, attackers can gain access to microphones, cameras, and other sensitive data on any Apple device. For a successful attack, the device owner only needs to open a link sent by the attacker or simply view a message sent via iMessage.

“State-funded organizations like the NSO Group spend millions on sophisticated surveillance technologies without effective accountability. That needs to change,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. “Apple devices are the most secure consumer hardware on the market – but private companies are developing state-sponsored spyware that is becoming even more dangerous. While these cybersecurity threats affect only a very small number of our customers, we take any attack on our users very seriously and we are constantly working to increase strengthen security and privacy protections in iOS to keep all of our users safe. ”

“At Apple, we work hard to protect our users against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. The steps we’re taking today send a clear message: in a free society, it is unacceptable to weaponize powerful state-sponsored spyware against those looking for it. how to make the world a better place,” said Ivan Krsti?, head of security at Apple, Engineering and Architecture. “Our threat intelligence and engineering teams work around the clock to analyze new threats, quickly patch vulnerabilities, and develop new industry-leading protections in the hardware industry. our soft and silicone. Apple operates one of the most complex security engineering operations in the world, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect our users from abuse by state-sponsored actors like the NSO Group. ”

Apple also revealed that it is notifying a small number of users that it has discovered may have been targeted by NSO Group’s FORCEDENTRY spyware.

The source: Apple