What We Know About the Jeff Bezos Phone Hack

The transcript discusses the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone, focusing on the malware used and the companies potentially involved, such as the NSO Group and Apple. It explains how WhatsApp was used as a delivery mechanism for the malware, which could exploit iPhone vulnerabilities without user interaction. The US government and Saudi Kingdom's responses are mentioned, along with the evidence linking the hack to a phone number associated with MBS. The complexity of preventing such attacks is highlighted.

Which companies were suspected to be behind the malware found on Jeff Bezos's phone?

• Amazon and Twitter

• Google and Microsoft

• Apple and Facebook

• NSO Group and a hacking team

How was WhatsApp used in the delivery of the malware?

• Through a clickable link

• Through SMS messages

• As a pervasive app for passive delivery

• Via email attachments

What is a significant challenge in preventing malware attacks on apps like WhatsApp?

• Lack of user awareness

• The advanced nature of malware that doesn't require user interaction

• Limited app functionality

• High cost of security measures

What was the response of the US government to the hacking incident?

• They immediately sanctioned Saudi Arabia

• They expressed concern and awareness

• They blamed Apple for the security flaw

• They ignored the incident

What evidence suggests a link between the hack and the Saudi Prince?

• A public confession by the Prince

• A video sent from a number linked to the Prince followed by data exfiltration

• A leaked email from the Prince

• A direct message on Twitter