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Yes, iPhones can be hacked

Recode Daily

Recode

Society & Culture, Science, Technology

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2021

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

iPhones have a reputation for being unhackable. But that’s not exactly the case. This weekend, we learned about Pegasus, software specifically designed to hack iPhones. This raises questions about who is using this software and why, but raises an even bigger question: are iPhones actually that secure? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains. References: Read Sara’s story here The Washington Post also had a great Q&A about Pegasus Enjoyed this episode? Rate Recode Daily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. What do you want to learn about on Recode Daily? Send your requests and questions to recodedaily@recode.net. We read every email! Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Recode Daily by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was made by: Host: Rani Molla (@ranimolla) Producer: Sofi LaLonde (@sofilalonde) Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:52.0

iPhones have a reputation for being unhackable, but that's not exactly the case.

0:58.0

This weekend we learn about Pegasus, software specifically designed to hack iPhones.

1:03.0

This raises questions about who is using the software and why,

1:06.0

but it raises an even bigger question.

1:08.0

Are iPhones actually that secure?

1:11.0

Recode Sarah Morrison is here to explain.

1:16.0

Hey Sarah.

1:17.0

Hi Ronnie.

1:18.0

So should I be concerned about someone trying to hack my iPhone?

1:22.0

Concerned probably not.

1:24.0

This is really more about being aware that it's possible.

1:27.0

I think a lot of people assume I have an Apple device, I have a Mac, I have an iPhone,

1:32.0

I'm immune to hacks and viruses and Apple has done a lot to push that narrative

1:36.0

and promote itself as a maker of very secure and private devices.

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