Hackers Target iPhones and Android Phones: Here’s What We Know
Your phone could be compromised simply by visiting a legitimate website that hackers have secretly infected.
On Nov. 4, 2026, cybersecurity firm Sekoia disclosed a campaign that exploited previously patched vulnerabilities in iPhones and Android devices to steal passwords, browser cookies, messages, and other sensitive information via compromised websites.
The attacks could begin automatically when vulnerable devices loaded affected webpages, without additional clicks or downloads. For employees using smartphones to access work accounts, stolen credentials and browser sessions could also expose corporate information.
- How hackers turned legitimate websites into traps
- Which iPhones and Android devices were targeted?
- CISA issues warning about exploited Apple vulnerability
- How to protect your iPhone or Android device
- Why businesses should pay attention
- What this means for iPhone and Android users
How hackers turned legitimate websites into traps
The campaign, dubbed Poisoned Source, was discovered by Sekoia researchers in mid-October 2026. The company published its findings...
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