A bombshell report from the China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance (CCIA) has accused U.S. intelligence agencies of orchestrating sweeping cyber espionage campaigns targeting mobile devices worldwide 🌍. Released Monday, the study claims American operatives exploited vulnerabilities in smartphones, communication networks, and tech supply chains — from SIM cards to iOS and Android systems — to harvest sensitive personal and national security data. 🛠️
Zero-Click Hacks & Secret Ops
The report highlights Apple's iMessage as a key tool for 'zero-click' attacks, which infect devices without users clicking links. Think Mission Impossible, but with malware stealing contacts, locations, and device IDs 🔍. The CCIA also linked U.S. operations to commercial spyware like Israel's Pegasus — notorious for targeting political leaders in France and Pakistan.
From Phones to Data Centers
Alleged U.S. campaigns reportedly go beyond individual devices. The 'Operation Irritant Horn' initiative, backed by the Five Eyes alliance, allegedly infiltrated Chinese apps to siphon user data. One popular browser was found leaking phone numbers and device IDs to servers 🕵️♂️. The CCIA warns these methods enable 'secondary data collection,' amplifying privacy risks.
China Calls for Global Action
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun condemned the alleged activities as 'a threat to global cybersecurity,' urging nations to counter 'unilateral cyber hegemony.' The CCIA advises users to tighten digital defenses and scrutinize U.S.-linked tech infrastructure 🔒. Will this report spark a new era of cyber diplomacy? 🕶️💻
