Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: iOS 26 change deletes clues of old spyware infections
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Oct 24, 2025 iOS 26 is causing a stir by deleting logs that could reveal past spyware infections, raising concerns about cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Starlink has suspended over 2,500 terminals linked to scams in Myanmar. A Caribbean hospital is still grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack, costing them $800,000 weekly. In Poland, former officials face charges over the misuse of Pegasus surveillance data. The landscape of cybersecurity is shifting, with audits in South Korea and Microsoft taking action against potential threats.
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iOS Change Erases Forensic Clues
- iOS 26 now overwrites shutdown.log on every boot, erasing historical shutdown traces.
- iVerify warns this removes forensic clues that could have identified Pegasus and Predator infections.
Poland's Pegasus Probe Reaches Officials
- Two former Polish officials face charges in the country's Pegasus spyware scandal tied to illicit purchases and data sharing.
- Investigations reveal government misuse of Pegasus to spy on political opponents under prior leadership.
South Korea Orders Wide Cybersecurity Audits
- South Korea will audit over 1,600 government and critical infrastructure IT networks after major breaches.
- The audits respond to recent compromises of government systems and the country's two largest telcos.