The research discovered a previously unknown vulnerability, dubbed NICKNAME, in the “imagent” process of iPhones, which was exploited in targeted attacks against high-value targets in the US and EU. The vulnerability was patched by Apple in iOS 18.3, but the research suggests it may be part of a larger exploit chain. The finding highlights the importance of adapting mobile security models to face modern threats, particularly in the context of SignalGate and the potential compromise of mobile devices.
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