Russian hackers target iOS and Android users with n-day exploits

Russia’s APT29 has been using compromised websites, lookalike domains and a hijacked web analytics service to target iOS and Android users with exploits for patched flaws and steal their cookies, messages and Wi-Fi passwords, according to Sekoia. APT29 watering holes target mobile devices with n-day exploits (Source: Sekoia) The company’s Threat Detection & Research (TDR) team spotted the operation in mid-October 202…

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