News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was targeted with gov spyware. Parent comment

Re:Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was target... by tptacek on Tuesday October 21, 2025 @02:13PM (#45659428)
I know people involved at Trenchant and have trouble believing that anybody who worked there was shocked by this threat. Maybe things have changed post-L3Harris but "it" (it's more than one company) was an incredibly paranoid IT shop prior to the acquisition.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was target... by commandersaki on Thursday October 23, 2025 @12:52AM (#45678266)
I read this article with a healthy amount of scepticism and read two separate stories:

1. This guy was targeted by spyware.

2. This guy was an iOS 0-day exploit developer and is involved with a bit of drama with his previous employer.

Everyone seems eager (including himself) on connecting the two, but why would the ex-employer go after him using illegal methods when they've agreed to a settlement and termination? Unless there's more to the story (which I strongly doubt) it seems to be combined mix of legitimate but misplaced paranoia and lashing out.

[ Parent | on HN ]