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HACKERS EXPLOITED IOS AND ANDROID FLAWS TO INFECT PHONES

arstechnica.com3 min read

Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

Attackers likely linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service used watering holes, proxy domains, and a compromised Ukrainian analytics service to inject JavaScript into mobile traffic. The code profiled visitors and delivered zero-click exploit chains against outdated iOS or Android devices, including DarkSword. Payloads sought browser cookies, Wi-Fi passwords, and full device data. Targets included sites connected to US and UK diplomatic circles and Ukraine.