Scary iOS spyware can hide iPhone recording indicators

Macworld
Feb 4, 2026, 9:00 am177 ptsTrending
Macworld Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have discovered new iOS spyware that can stop the iPhone camera and microphone indicator lights from working, opensing the possibility of the camera and microphone recording without the users being aware of it. The spyware, called Predator, is developed by Intellexa, a…

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