Egyptian Phone Hacking Warnings: Telecom Regulator Issues Alert
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Egypt Warns Citizens of Refined Smartphone Hacking Attempts
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On December 9, 2023, Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) alerted citizens to increasingly sophisticated hacking attempts targeting smartphones, based on reports from Apple and Google. The warnings advise users to update their devices and exercise caution with links and attachments.
The Warning and its Source
Mohamed Ibrahim, Executive Deputy for the Community Interaction Sector and spokesman for the NTRA, confirmed the warnings in a statement reported by Youm7 on December 9, 2023.The NTRA based its alert on reports from both Apple and Google detailing advanced hacking attempts.
These reports indicate that attackers are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to compromise devices, potentially gaining access to sensitive personal information. The NTRA’s statement emphasized the importance of proactive measures to protect against these threats.
Details from Apple and Google Security Reports
apple’s December 7, 2023 security update (HT213844) addresses a critical vulnerability in WebKit,the browser engine used in safari and other applications. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s device. Apple credits an anonymous researcher for reporting the flaw.
Google’s December 2023 Security Bulletin (December Security Bulletin) details several vulnerabilities affecting various Android versions. These include critical vulnerabilities in the framework and components, potentially