cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/44652844

ICE uses Israeli spyware Graphite, installed on phones through a zero-click messaging exploit, to decrypt people’s encrypted messages.

  • dan@upvote.au
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    12 days ago

    WhatsApp is targeted because it’s the most popular messaging app. If another app becomes popular, it’ll be targeted too. I guess using a niche app is one way to avoid the spyware, but it’s likely collecting data from all apps, not just WhatsApp.