Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 07/19 – NSO Group (Allegedly) Pwning Everyone
Jul 19, 2021
The NSO Group faces alarming allegations of hacking for hire, targeting journalists and activists. Discussions reveal vulnerabilities in iMessage exploited by Pegasus spyware. In the tech sphere, Zoom makes waves with its $14.7 billion acquisition of Five9. Meanwhile, Apple gains ground, now accounting for half of new smartphone activations in the US. Tesla faces backlash for charging customers for previously paid hardware, raising questions about transparency in pricing. The podcast touches on the intersection of technology, privacy, and market shifts.
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NSO Group Hacking Allegations
- The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was allegedly used to hack smartphones of journalists, activists, and others.
- The Washington Post and other media partners investigated these alleged hacks.
iPhone iMessage Vulnerability
- iPhones, including the latest models, are vulnerable to zero-click iMessage exploits.
- These exploits allow the installation of spyware like Pegasus without any user interaction.
Phone Privacy Concerns
- Assume any conversation on your phone might not be private if you're of interest to certain governments.
- End-to-end encrypted apps might not protect against these exploits.