Parliament Panel May Summon Apple Officials
Parliament Panel May Summon Apple Officials Over Hacking Attempt Alerts
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) is considering summoning Apple officials during an upcoming meeting to address recent alerts on “state-sponsored attacks” sent to Opposition leaders and other public figures in the country on their iPhones, according to a report by news agency ANI.
The committee’s secretariat has expressed deep concern and is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness, said an official of the committee secretariat.
Background
Apple recently sent alerts to several Opposition leaders and other public figures in India warning them of potential “state-sponsored attacks” on their iPhones . The alerts have raised concerns about the security of Apple’s devices and the possibility of foreign governments attempting to interfere in India’s internal affairs .
The Way Forward
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) is expected to summon Apple officials during an upcoming meeting to discuss the issue. The committee will seek answers from Apple regarding the alerts and measures being taken to ensure the security of its devices.
In conclusion, the recent alerts sent by Apple to several public figures in India have raised concerns about the security of its devices. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) is taking the matter seriously and is expected to summon Apple officials during an upcoming meeting to discuss the issue. It remains to be seen what steps will be taken by Apple to address these concerns.
