Apple releases emergency security updates to block Pegasus spyware exploiting iOS vulnerabilities
- Spyware exploit discovered by Citizen Lab allowed infection of iPhones without user interaction.
- Updates patch vulnerabilities in ImageIO and Apple Wallet app used to deliver Pegasus.
- All iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac users advised to install updates immediately.
- Pegasus spyware developed by NSO Group and sold to government agencies.
- Lockdown Mode can help defend against similar exploits.