Predator Spyware Compromises iPhone Privacy Indicators

Predator Spyware Compromises iPhone Privacy Indicators

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Predator spyware has been reported to gain kernel-level access to iPhones, allowing it to disable the camera and microphone privacy indicators. This means users may not be aware when their devices are actively recording, undermining Apple's privacy assurances. The discovery was made by security researchers at Jamf.

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2026-02-19
Appleinsider reports on Predator spyware capabilities
2026-02-20
Gizchina publishes article on Predator spyware threat

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