Multiple credible reports indicate that Samsung smartphones sold in the Middle East and North Africa come preloaded with an unremovable spyware app called Aura, developed by Israeli firm IronSource. This software, integrated via Samsung system updates, allegedly collects sensitive personal data—biometrics, location, and device identifiers—without user consent.
This revelation has triggered a geopolitical ripple effect. China is now reportedly considering a nationwide ban on Samsung, Motorola, Apple, and Google Pixel devices, citing security risks and potential foreign surveillance.
A separate zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042) allowed new malware (LANDFALL spyware) to compromise Samsung Galaxy devices in the Middle East, compounding security concerns.
This case mirrors past scandals like Pegasus, used for spying on activists and officials. It underscores a broader pattern of Israeli surveillance tactics leveraging consumer tech.
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