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Security · Updated 23 Oct, 09:51 pm IST

Researchers demonstrate iPhone hack at Hexacon in Paris

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Why it matters for readers: It shows that researchers found practical ways to compromise iPhones and plan to share technical details later.

  • The team revealed a series of demos showing they hacked the iPhone at Hexacon in Paris.1
  • One demo was described as 'Signal 1-click', implying a single-action exploit affecting the Signal app.1
  • The post raised concern about iMessage as the default messaging channel despite third‑party app exploits.1
  • The group used the phrase 'Apple Persistent Threat (APT)' and asked 'Can your iPhone do this?'1
  • They said everything shown at the event will be released in due time.1

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