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A zero-click exploit is one that requires no user interaction to infect a device. These exploits are particularly sought after because a victim is typically less likely to be aware that they have been targeted. On Tuesday, Apple patched a zero-click vulnerability in iMessage that was being used by clients of government malware vendor NSO Group.Do you know anything else about the U.S. companies that sold these exploits? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, or email joseph.cox@vice.com.
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