Article 4Y9CF How the UN unearthed a possible Saudi Arabian link to Jeff Bezos hack

How the UN unearthed a possible Saudi Arabian link to Jeff Bezos hack

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Alex Hern
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Analysis by cybersecurity firm suggested Amazon founder was target of advanced malware

The UN's demand for law enforcement authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the alleged hacking of Jeff Bezos's mobile phone came after it reviewed the findings of a cybersecurity firm, FTI.

The firm carried out a forensic analysis of Bezos' phone last year and concluded with "medium to high confidence" that it had been compromised because of actions attributable to a WhatsApp account used by the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

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