Zero-click exploits represent a dangerous form of cyberattack that allows hackers to infiltrate devices without any user interaction, posing significant threats to personal privacy and security. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in various messaging apps and wireless networks, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data. Major examples include Pegasus spyware targeting iPhones and various flaws related to WhatsApp and Android vulnerabilities. Affected: smartphones, messaging apps, Android devices
Keypoints :
- Zero-click exploits do not require user interaction to execute.
- Attacks can leverage vulnerabilities in messaging apps, media files, and wireless networks.
- Real-world examples include Pegasus spyware and WhatsApp exploits.
- Common attack vectors include malicious messages, media files, and VoIP calls.
- Security updates are crucial to mitigate risks from identified vulnerabilities.
- Tools for detection and defense include Frida, Metasploit Framework, and Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT).
- Staying proactive with updates and security practices is essential for prevention.
MITRE Techniques :
- Exploitation of Remote Services (T1203) – Leveraging vulnerabilities in messaging apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, exploiting bugs to execute arbitrary code silently.
- Exploitation for Client Execution (T1203) – Exploiting media file parsing vulnerabilities to execute harmful code upon receiving malicious images or videos.
- Voice over IP (VoIP) Call Exploitation (T1203) – Gaining unauthorized access through VoIP calls without user answer.
- Wireless Exploitation (T1071) – Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi attacks like BlueBorne to infect devices passively.
- Operating System Vulnerability Exploitation (T1203) – Leveraging baseband vulnerabilities in cellular modem firmware to take control of devices remotely.
Indicator of Compromise :
- [CVE] CVE-2021–30860
- [CVE] CVE-2019–3568
- [CVE] CVE-2015–1538
- [CVE] CVE-2019–2215
- [CVE] CVE-2017–0752
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