Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

Intellexa's Predator spyware can hook iOS SpringBoard to hide recording indicators while secretly streaming camera and microphone feeds to operators. This advanced evasion technique allows the commercial spyware to bypass Apple's privacy protections, enabling covert surveillance on iOS devices without alerting users to active recording sessions.

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