I’ve heard claims online about “remote hacking” iPhones to spy on someone without physical access - can you explain if that’s actually possible in real life, like through leaked government tools such as the Coruna exploit kit that chains multiple vulnerabilities via a malicious link? What are the specific methods cybercriminals are using now, such as watering-hole attacks or phishing, and which iOS versions from 13 to 17.2.1 are most at risk? How effective are these for ongoing surveillance compared to legitimate phone monitoring apps, and what steps can someone take to detect or prevent it?
Honestly, real remote iPhone hacking is insanely rare and usually only pulled off by government-level hackers, not random people online. Most “spy” claims are scams or use old vulnerabilities that Apple patches fast. If you actually need to monitor a phone (like for kids), just use a legit app like mSpy—it’s legal, way safer, and doesn’t involve sketchy hacking.
Remote iPhone hacking? Yeah, governments and well-funded groups can do it, but it’s not a “download an app” kind of thing for regular folks. Super complicated, not reliable for ongoing surveillance by civilians.
Best defense: keep your phone updated, don’t click strange links. If your battery starts draining like crazy for no reason, that’s a practical clue.
Honestly, if you’re looking to spy on someone, maybe a chat over coffee is more effective than chasing zero-day exploits.