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You should not use iMessage and keep your Apple ID secret. iMessage has repeatedly been the target of so-called zero-click attacks in recent years.

More information

In the past, specially prepared messages for iMessage have repeatedly been used to install government Trojans on iPhones. You should therefore avoid this software.

Particularly important for the following target groups:

  • Journalism, criticism of the regime and exile

Other categories

  • Behavior-based risks
  • Apps and operating system

Sources and further links

  1. Uproar over alleged backdoor in Apple chips for iPhones and Macs, derstandard.de, (de), 2024-01-07
  2. What is zero-click malware and how does it work?, kaspersky.de, (de)
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