India Seeks Probe After Apple Warns Of State-Sponsored Attack

India seeks a probe after Apple sent an email warning of a state-sponsored attack to opposition MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who wrote to PM Modi and Amit Shah on Tuesday, demanding action.

Following the US tech firm Apple's warning to several lawmakers and prominent personalities in the country that their iPhones were likely hacked in a "state-sponsored" attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been asked to step in.

After learning from Apple about a potential government-linked attack, opposition MP Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote to Modi and Amit Shah on Tuesday, demanding action.

The IT giant sent an email warning to Chaturvedi along with other notable public figures, journalists, and opposition lawmakers. According to the message, "state-sponsored attackers" might have targeted them and attempted to infiltrate their iPhones based on "who you are or what you do."

“I believe it is a violation of my fundamental rights and contrary to the laws of our country to engage in s...

Limited Time

Full Access

$10
Monthly

Included:

  • Access to All Articles.
  • One Plan. No Tiers.
  • No Ads.
  • Cancel anytime.
register now

 
Do you have a tip or sensitive material to share with GGI? Are you a journalist, researcher or independent blogger and want to write for us? You can reach us at [email protected].