Indian cybersecurity watchdog initiates probe into Apple threat notifications

Posted under: Online Security
Date: 2023-11-03
Indian cybersecurity watchdog initiates probe into Apple threat notifications

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is investigating the issue of Apple's threat notifications, which were issued on October 31. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is investigating and has sent a notice to Apple to join the proceedings. The Ministry is likely to seek details on factors leading to the issuance of threat notifications, which Apple did not disclose in its official statement. The government is concerned about the issue and will work to find the root cause. The matter was brought to light when several political leaders and journalists shared screenshots of the notifications they received on their Apple devices, warning them of a potential "State-sponsored attack." The notifications warned of potential access to sensitive data, cameras, or microphones if compromised by a state-sponsored attacker.

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