Author/Source: Bitdefender See the full link here
Takeaway
This article warns that powerful groups supported by governments are using special software to spy on people who use Signal and WhatsApp. You will learn about the dangers of these attacks and basic ways to protect your phone.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Having spyware on your phone is like someone secretly listening in on all your private conversations and reading your personal diary without you knowing.
Why It Matters
This matters because these attacks can secretly steal sensitive information like messages, photos, and location details from your phone. This puts people like journalists, human rights workers, and political figures at risk because their private communications can be exposed.
Related Terms
Spyware, Zero-day exploits, Phishing. Jargon Conversion: Spyware is bad software that secretly watches what you do on your phone. Zero-day exploits are newly discovered weak spots in software that criminals use before companies can fix them. Phishing is when attackers trick you into clicking bad links or giving up personal information.
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