<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple quietly fixed a zero-day exploit in the Messages app used in a Paragon spyware attack in iOS 14.3.1.</li><li>The vulnerability allowed infiltration of devices with a maliciously crafted photo or video shared through iCloud link.</li><li>Security researchers from The Citizen Lab shared details on the flaw exploited in attacks against European journalists.</li><li>The exploit was used by the 'Graphite' mercenary spyware created by Paragon in targeted attacks on journalists and activists.</li><li>Apple confirmed fixing the vulnerability after the release of iOS 14.3.1, following awareness of its exploitation in sophisticated attacks.</li></ul>

Apple Quietly Fixed Zero-Day Exploit Used in Paragon Spyware Attack

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