I Trusted Only My iPhone, But "It Could Be Completely Compromised"... Five Ways It Can Be Hacked

Google Discovers Hacking Tool 'Korunya'

The discovery of a hacking tool called 'Corunna', capable of compromising iPhones running outdated software, has raised security concerns about Apple's iOS operating system.

According to technology media outlets such as TechCrunch on March 5, Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered 'Corunna' on March 3. This tool can hack iPhones using five different techniques by combining 23 vulnerabilities.

A hacking tool called 'Coruna' that can exploit iPhones running outdated software has been discovered. Pixabay

This tool was discovered in February last year during an attempted hack by a surveillance technology company on behalf of a government client. It was confirmed that the tool was used by a Russian spy organization to launch large-scale attacks on Ukrainian users, and there is also evidence that Chinese hackers used it for financial gain.

Google explained that Corunna has powerful attack capabilities. It can bypass iPhone security by using a "watering hole" method, which lures victims to malicious websites through links. The targeted devices are iPhones running iOS versions from 13 to 17.2.1.

Corunna also contains elements that were used in the 'Operation Triangle' hacking campaign, which targeted employees of the Russian security firm Kaspersky in 2023.

This case demonstrates that hacking tools or backdoors used by governments can be exploited for cybercrime if they are leaked. Google stated that the misuse of such technology must be restricted.

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