CHINA-LINKED LIGHTSPY SPYWARE TARGETS 13 COUNTRIES

Researchers tracking the LightSpy malware linked the latest campaign to a Chinese company after one of the spyware's operators used their real name and office address to place a KFC order. The blunder provided investigators with concrete attribution details. LightSpy is an iOS-focused spyware capable of stealing sensitive data from infected devices. The malware can access messages, photos, location data, and other private information. The 13 targeted countries span multiple regions, indicating a broad operational scope. Victims included individuals in business, government, and civil society sectors. The discovery underscores persistent threats from state-linked cyber operations targeting iOS devices, which are often considered more secure than Android. Researchers recommend users enable automatic security updates and avoid clicking suspicious links or installing apps from untrusted sources. No statement has been made by Chinese authorities regarding the operation.