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Cyber Firm Accuses Ex-Worker of Stealing iPhone Hack Secrets
18 Jul
Summary
- Canadian firm Magnet Forensics alleges trade secret theft by ex-contractor.
- The contractor allegedly shared an unknown iPhone hacking flaw.
- The stolen data was reportedly given to a rival company.
Magnet Forensics, a Canadian cybersecurity firm, has initiated legal action against a former contractor. The company alleges this contractor illicitly shared trade secrets concerning a novel flaw capable of compromising iPhones. These secrets, pertaining to an unknown vulnerability, were reportedly divulged to a competing entity.
The lawsuit was formally filed in federal court, naming both the former contractor and another company as defendants. This action underscores the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive cybersecurity research and intellectual property within the industry. The case highlights the potential repercussions of breaches involving proprietary hacking methodologies.
